March 2015 – Page 6 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

ST 2786 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2786 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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Our March Prize Puzzle is now available – why not have a go?

As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a number of the more difficult clues and provide hints for them.… Continue reading

DT 27743 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27743 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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The March Prize Puzzle is available today.

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.

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Prize Puzzle – 034

Monthly Prize Puzzle (March 2015)

A Puzzle by Alchemi

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Why not have a go at our latest Monthly Prize Puzzle?

The winner will receive their choice of any of the Telegraph Crossword Books published by Hamlyn.

Please note that, due to punitive postal charges, while the competition is open to all, the prize is only available to UK solvers.

 A review will follow after the closing date (21st March 2015).

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DT 27737

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27737

A full review by gnomethang

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

This puzzle was published on Saturday, 28th February 2015

Morning All!. There were a few good misdirections in the surface readings of these clues. Overall an enjoyable solve.

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Toughie 1355

Toughie No 1355 by Petitjean

Hints and tips by Bufo

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BD Rating – Difficulty ****Enjoyment ***

This took me longer than average and when I’d finished the completed grid contained several tentative answers (or bung-ins) that I then had to justify.… Continue reading

DT 27741

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27741

Hints and tips by Kath

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BD Rating — Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning everyone. It’s a bit on the nippy side in Oxford but if we can believe the forecast it’s going to be a lovely day later on.… Continue reading