Monthly Prize Puzzle – 047
April 2016
A Puzzle by Alchemi
Congratulations to Jean-Luc Cheval who correctly worked out that although ten of the people in the grid were born in a year ending 16, it was Cervantes who died in one. … Continue reading
Month: April 2016
ST-2844 (Hints)
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2844 (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 – 323
DT 28090 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28090 (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 1587
Toughie No 1587 by Notabilis
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Back to normal – whatever that is – many thanks Kitty for standing in for me.… Continue reading
DT 28089
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28089
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs. A somewhat brief blog today, because I have to leave early to attend a family funeral, so no time for pictures or music.… Continue reading
DT 28084
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28084
A full review by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
This puzzle was published on Saturday, 9th April 2016
It is really difficult to find something new and original to say about a Saturday Prize Puzzle as most weeks they are exactly what is required to encourage both new solvers and hopeful long-time entrants in the competition to win a Daily Telegraph pen. As I was solving, it seemed that it was a bit anagram-heavy, but it isn’t really, I think the three-in-a-row in the Down clues just makes it seem that way
Toughie 1586
Toughie No 1586 by Micawber
Hints and tips by Bufo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A typical offering from Micawber which was most enjoyable without being too taxing.… Continue reading
DT 28088
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28088
Hints and tips by pommers
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Hola from the Vega Baja and welcome to a very enjoyable puzzle. I’m pretty sure it’s a RayT production – it’s all short clues, some slightly stretched synonyms, a couple of lurkers, Charles’ mother makes an appearance, there’s a bikini almost covering the top and a son chasing skirt. It’s gotta be a RayT with all that hasn’t it? It was heading for a comfortable ** difficulty but then I stalled a bit in the NE corner so *** it became. I’ll be interested to hear what you all make of it.
ST 2842
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2842
A full review by gnomethang
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
This puzzle was published on Sunday, 3rd April 2016
Morning All! A very quick solve on the plane to Spain the wekend before last. Many more hidden word clues than normal and still a reasonably fun solve.