Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2701 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the more difficult clues and provide hints for them.
Month: July 2013
NTSPP – 180
DT 27235 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27235 (Hints)
Big Dave’s Crossword Club
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Today is your last chance to have a go at our Monthly Prize Puzzle.
As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.
Toughie 1017
Toughie No 1017 by Notabilis
A 20 Across!
or You Can’t See The Wood For The Trees
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
Greetings from the Calder Valley! In a bit of a rush as I am packing for my holiday in Scotland starting tomorrow. One of my favourite tormentors returns today and hasn’t disappointed with another clever and stunning puzzle that challenges and makes you smile in equal measure. Another fine puzzle I would encourage you to tackle. Several of the clues, one in particular, were a bit tricky to work out, even though I had the answer and all the bits. However, they fell into place, a couple after some very large prompts from a certain Cryptic Lady!
DT 27234
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27234
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
This was a pleasant diversion before getting down to another exhausting full day of sport (pressing those buttons on the remote really takes it out of you). Do let us know how you got on.
DT 27229
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27229
A full review by gnomethang
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! I really struggled with this one – there were some unfamiliar words and as I blog this I still have no idea on the ?ATURE at 16d! Apart from that there were some very nice clues that could be read in a number if deceiving ways.
Toughie 1016
Toughie No 1016 by Beam
It must be too hot for anagrams
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
This very pleasant puzzle provided a steady solve although I did have minor problems in the southeast corner especially with the parsing of 16 down. I blame the hot weather.
DT 27233
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27233
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
This was comparatively easy, as long as you are wearing the right hat!
ST 2699
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2699
A full review by gnomethang
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! – There were a few clues in this puzzle that I took some time to parse but the grid fill came in quite quickly.
Toughie 1015
Toughie No 1015 by Dada
What Do You Call a Burnt Beefburger?
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
The name of today’s setter wasn’t available on-line when I when to bed last night so it was a pleasant surprise this morning to find a Dada puzzle and very enjoyable it is.
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