Toughie No 1522 by Elkamere
It Helps if You Watch the Telly
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to Elkamere for a proper Toughie which is very enjoyable.… Continue reading
Month: December 2015
DT 27992
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27992
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Our Pohutukawa trees, that we featured at this time last year, are just starting to take on their crimson mantle once again. A reminder to us that it is time to wish Jay, plus all the other setters, Big Dave and our team of fellow bloggers, and all the hordes of commenters who make this site such a wonderful community, A Very Merry Christmas.
Jay seems to be in gentle mode today and, despite there being only one Kiwi in the blogging chair again, it all went together without too much resistance.
Toughie 1521
Toughie No 1521 by Giovanni
Hints and tips by Toro
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A rock solid puzzle with a fair bit of sparkle. I found it a pleasure to solve.
DT 27991
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27991
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I made swift progress through this one until I got to my last answer which was 6d.… Continue reading
DT 27990
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27990
Hints and tips by “And Miffypops”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning. This will be my last review before Christmas arrives so a very Merry Christmas to one and all of you.… Continue reading
Rookie Corner – 089
Merry Christmas by Silvanus
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MPP 043 – Review
Monthly Prize Puzzle – 043
December 2015
A puzzle by Prolixic
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Congratulations to our regular commenter Werm, whose name was drawn from the electronic hat by Mrs BD and so wins his choice of a Hamlyn Telegraph Puzzle Book. … Continue reading
ST 2827 (Hints)
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2827 (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 – 306
NTSPP – 306
Rowdy Dogs by Windsurfer
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DT 27989 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27989 (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.