Couplet by Cyborg
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Month: September 2015
MPP 040 – Review
Monthly Prize Puzzle – 040
September 2015
A puzzle by Prolixic
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Those of us who watched television in the late 1960s (not to mention those who’d had seen repeats in later years) would hopefully have not taken long to spot that CLARENCE [THE] CROSS EYED LION, was to be found in the solutions to 13a 27a 26d 4d.… Continue reading
ST 2814 (Hints)
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2814 (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 – 293
NTSPP – 293
A Puzzle by Alchemi
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DT 27911 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27911 (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.
Toughie 1468
Toughie No 1468 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment *****
Hearty congratulations to Osmosis for his 100th Telegraph Toughie!!… Continue reading
DT 27910
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27910
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on an autumn morning which started misty but is now beautifully sunny.… Continue reading
DT 27905
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27905
A full review by gnomethang
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment **
This puzzle was published on 12th September 2015
Morning All! This puzzle just strayed into ** territory for difficulty but for some reason I didn’t find it very edifying. THer were a couple of clues that I enjoyed but I spent a lot of time scratching my head on surface readings.
Cruciverbalist Convention (Oct 2015)
Cruciverbalist Convention (Oct 2015)
in conjunction with the Times Crossword Championship
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Toughie 1467
Toughie No 1467 by Micawber
Hints and tips by Bufo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Expectations were high after Crypticsue said I’d be rejoicing and Big Dave told me I was a lucky chappie.… Continue reading