August 2017 – Page 6 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1860

Toughie No 1860 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Kitty

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BD Rating  –  Difficulty **** –  Enjoyment ***

 

Happy International Cat Day!  The Telegraph have decreed that here in Toughie Corner we shall celebrate with Giovanni. … Continue reading

ST 2911 (Hints)

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2911 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg.

Another very enjoyable Virgilius puzzle, still on the slightly tricky side – the usual handful of anagrams, a couple of lurkers, and a homophone.… Continue reading

DT 28498 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28498 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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During the week I introduced a “like” facility for comments.  It met with a mixed response, but the reason I have removed it is because I hadn’t realised that it required the user to be logged on to WordPress.


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 – 063

Monthly Prize Puzzle (August 2017)

Quinquennia by Phibs

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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 (19th August 2017).

The competition is now closed

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