Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28319
Hints and tips by Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
I found this to be a pleasant slog which took quite a lot longer than Monday’s Rufus puzzles usually do.… Continue reading
A Puzzle by Jeroboam
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Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2881 (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 – 361
A Puzzle by Imsety
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28318 (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 (January 2017)
A Puzzle by Prolixic
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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 January 2017).
The competition is now closed
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Toughie No 1739 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***/****
It was fun to sort out some tricky wordplay and cryptic definitions in this solid offering from Osmosis.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28317
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from a cloudy and damp South Staffs.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28312
A full review by gnomethang
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This puzzle was published on Saturday 31st December
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! I hope y’all had a cool Yule!. I should have been home for this puzzle but was unfortunately delayed in the sunshine due to fog at Sarfend airport. I found this fairly enjoyable but not too tricky apart from a couple of less than familiar words.
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Toughie No 1738 by Beam
Hints and tips by Bufo
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
My blogging year has started with probably the most straightforward Beam Toughie I have ever solved.… Continue reading