April 2017 – Page 7 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Month: April 2017

Sloggers and Betters XIII

by Admin  

Sloggers and Betters XIII

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What? The 13th annual “Sloggers and Betters” gathering for crossword setters and blog contributors and readers will take place in London, following on, as in previous years, from the annual lunch for Times setters.  The George no longer take reservations, but start by looking in the Parliament bar (first door on the right) – fellow cruciverbalists are not hard to find.

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ST 2893 (Hints)

by Senf  

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2893 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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Good Sunday morning from Winnipeg.  The spring thaw is in full flow, and so are the rivers around this part of the Province with serious risks of flooding in some areas.… Continue reading

DT 28390 (Hints)

by Big Dave  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28390 (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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MPP – 059

by Admin  

Monthly Prize Puzzle (April 2017)

A Puzzle by Radler

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Why not have a go at our latest Monthly Prize Puzzle?

The winner will receive a signed copy of Mick Twister’s There Once Was a Man with Six Wives: Our Kings and Queens in Limericks, donated by the author

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 (15th April 2017).

The competition is now closed

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