“The Penny Drops”
by Kathryn Friedlander and Philip Fine
Philip Fine and I have just published a second article on cryptic crosswords – this time on the ‘PDM’, and how cryptics might help us, as psychologists, to understand the processes behind insight moments.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28786
Hints and tips by a truly blessed Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to Chris Lancaster for this tricky puzzle which has much to enjoy.… Continue reading
A Puzzle by bob
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Continue reading “Rookie Corner – 222”
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2959 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where yesterday I went to an Air Show approximately 90 km west of Winnipeg which was most enjoyable except for the temperature of 33 degrees, felt like 44 degrees with humidity index.… Continue reading
NTSPP – 439
A Puzzle by Radler
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28785 (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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Monthly Prize Puzzle (July 2018)
Pangrammatical Error 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 (21st July 2018).
The competition is now closed
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Toughie No 2051 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Sparks gives us some innovative clueing as always.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28784
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on another sunny morning.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28779
A full review by gnomethang
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This puzzle was published on 30th June 2018
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Morning All!. Thanks to CS for the cover whilst on holiday (and trying to get a job over the line – I actually cancelled my first day of holiday!). This was a slightly stiffer Saturday Prize Puzzle and like most who commented I was left with the South West corner fairly clear having filled in the rest.
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