March 2018 – Page 7 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

ST 2941 (Hints)

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2941 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg – where Mother Nature has decided that 75% of average winter snow fall is not enough so the start of Spring will probably be delayed while we catch up on the amount of snow starting today with the arrival of a Colorado Low. … Continue reading

DT 28677 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28677 (Hints)

The 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 – 070

Monthly Prize Puzzle (March 2018)

Connect 5 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.

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 (17th March 2018).

The competition is now closed

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Toughie 1979

Toughie No 1979 by Elkamere

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Today is turning out just fine. School is cancelled so I got a lie-in, and then instead of bracing the cold I get to blog an Elkamere.… Continue reading

DT 28676

 

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28676

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs, where icy winds continue to blow, but we don’t actually have a huge amount of snow.… Continue reading

DT 28671

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28671

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 24th February 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

Any puzzle with Mr Clifton in it has to be good, regardless of how many times you have to put a letter inside something else, which is the case this week.… Continue reading

Toughie 1978

Toughie No 1978 by Beam

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

With the panic buying done I had intended to hibernate all day today but the snow was so nice this morning that I felt I had to go out for a walk in it.… Continue reading

ST 2939

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2939

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 18th February 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

Rabbit Dave asked what there is to say about a Sunday puzzle that hasn’t already been said.… Continue reading