NTSPP – 443
Harmony by Chalicea
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Month: August 2018
DT 28809 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28809 (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.
MPP – 075
Monthly Prize Puzzle (August 2018)
Too Many Words by Alchemi
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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 (18th August 2018).
The competition is now closed
Toughie 2067
Toughie No 2067 by Notabilis
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
A real treat of a proper Friday Toughie from one of my favourite setters makes for a very happy stand-in blogger.… Continue reading
DT 28808
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28808
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on a warm but overcast morning.… Continue reading
DT 28803
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28803
A full review by gnomethang
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This puzzle was published on 28th July 2018
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! This was just abut a two star solve for me with a couple of unfamiliar words/meanings although the wordplay was quite clear.
Toughie 2066
Toughie No 2066 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Bufo
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I thoroughly enjoyed this one once I got started on it (having once again failed to appreciate that it was Thursday).… Continue reading
DT 28807
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28807
Hints and tips by pommers
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Good morning from a lovely sunny morning in Los Alcázares. The previous clients in our apartment went home last Monday and the next don’t arrive until tomorrow so we’re having a bit of a holiday. A good idea in view of the heat wave currently gripping Spain. It’s a lot cooler here by the sea than it is in Almoradí where we live.
I don’t know who today’s setter is but, whoever it is, he/she has done a great job. I really enjoyed this puzzle which I found just tricky enough to exercise the brain but not so hard as to fry it which is something the heat wave can do without any assistance.
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ST 2961
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2961
A full review by gnomethang
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This puzzle was published on 22nd July 2018
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Morning All! The usual solid offering on Sunday which is my favourite solve of the week.
Toughie 2065
Toughie No 2065 by Stick Insect
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **/***
There’s nothing too tricky here today but my enjoyment was spoiled somewhat by the fact that a number of the surfaces (e.g.… Continue reading