Cruciverbalist Convention (Nov 2017)
in conjunction with the Times Crossword Championship
4 November, 2017
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Month: October 2017
ST2920
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2920
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 8th October 2017
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I found this particular Sunday puzzle less straightforward than usual, but typing the review, I’m not really sure why.… Continue reading
Toughie 1901
Toughie No 1901 by Kcit
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment **/***
Thanks to Kcit for what I thought was quite a tricky puzzle (especially in the NW corner where I’d managed to start my original answer to 4d with DE, thus making 1a impossible).… Continue reading
DT 28561
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28561
Hints and tips by Kath
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BD Rating — Difficulty ** — Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone. This is the first of a few Wednesdays that the Kiwis are off on their travels so you’ll be having a different ‘hinty person’ each week – it feels like quite a responsibility to me so I’ll try not to let them down.… Continue reading
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Toughie 1900
Toughie No 1900 by Dada
Hints and tips by Kitty
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Hi all, and welcome to the decryption page for Toughie number 1900, crafted for your solving pleasure by Dada. … Continue reading
DT 28560
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28560
Hints and tips by Mr Kitty
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone, and welcome to another fine Tuesday back-page cryptic. … Continue reading
Sloggers & Betters (York 2017)
DT 28559
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28559
Hints and tips by an uninspired Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
MP is a little under the weather today and can’t really be arsed.… Continue reading