May 2018 – Page 6 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2017

Toughie No 2017 by Shamus

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

The answers to this one all went in fairly painlessly (though I had to check that what I’d worked out for 15d was a real word) until I reached 28a which held me up for ages and which pushed the difficulty rating up from 1.5 to 2 stars.… Continue reading

DT 28732

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28732

Hints and tips by a merry Miffypops

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

It is Monday. Day four of our busiest weekend of the year where the heart of Downtown LI beats harder and faster than normal.… Continue reading

DT 28731 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28731 (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 – 072

Monthly Prize Puzzle (May 2018)

Where’s Wally? by Radler

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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 (19th May 2018).

The competition is now closed

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