Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27822
Hints and tips by Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning one and all. The Sun has got his hat on today and once the blog is written I have nothing to do and all day to do it in.… Continue reading
A Puzzle by Hasslethymi
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Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2799 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, a number of the more difficult clues have been selected and hints provided for them.… Continue reading
NTSPP – 278
Birds of a Feather by Vigo
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27821 (Hints)
Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club
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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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Monthly Prize Puzzle (June 2015)
A Puzzle by Hieroglyph
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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 (20th June 2015).
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Toughie No 1408 by proXimal
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
This took me just as long as the Elkamere on Wednesday, so I’m not sure why the Telegraph puzzles site offered one star for difficulty while last Wednesday had 5 – maybe it’s just me.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27820
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Bonjour from Camp de Florence, at La Romieu in the Gers region of France, about 15 minutes’ drive from Condom (Stop sniggering at the back, there!… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27815
A full review by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty *– Enjoyment ***
This puzzle was published on Saturday, 30th May 2015
A straightforward Saturday offering – ideal for lovers of anagrams, of which there are nine.
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Toughie No 1407 by Excalibur
I’m feeling grumpy
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
Life ain’t fair! How come that Gazza seems to get decent puzzles on a Wednesday including an Elkamere one yesterday and I end up with yet more typical Thursday fare?… Continue reading