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

Toughie 1896

Toughie No 1896 by Shamus

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Hi there.  I’m becoming more attuned to Shamus’s style than I used to be, so didn’t have too many problems with this. … Continue reading

DT 28554

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28554

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty **/*** Enjoyment ***/****

 

Hello, everyone, and welcome.  A fair bit of concatenating and contorting is required in today's puzzle, including a few clues where both are combined in some intricate wordplay. … Continue reading

ST 2920 (Hints)

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2920 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where last week I had my flu shot, and it worked, this week I had the flu; hot toddies and ‘stuff’ from the pharmacy appear to have worked, but, as a precaution I will continue with the hot toddies for a few more days. … Continue reading

DT 28552 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28552 (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 – 065

Monthly Prize Puzzle (October 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.

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 October 2017).

The competition is now closed

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Toughie 1895

Toughie No 1895

Hints and Tips by Fred and Ginger

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

 

It has been a while since Fred and Ginger last danced their way onto the Toughie blogging floor, but with the start of the Strictly season under way, it seemed a good time for us to collaborate and work out what Elgar had in store for us with his 121st Toughie.… Continue reading