NTSPP – 502
A Puzzle by Gazza
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Month: September 2019
DT 29162 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29162 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club
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Whatever else you do today, don’t miss a fabulous new NTSPP from our very own Gazza, coming up at midday.
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.
Toughie 2302
Toughie No 2302 by proXimal
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Another very nice puzzle from proXimal, not stupidly hard, great surfaces, just my kind of thing – a great way to start the day.… Continue reading
DT 29161
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29161
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs where there is a fine, sunny start to the day.… Continue reading
DT 29156
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29156
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 14th September 2019
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
The most enjoyable Saturday Prize Puzzle for some time – well I thought so anyway – there are some great surface readings and a nice mix of clue types – my particular favourite was 10a
Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.… Continue reading
Toughie 2301
Toughie No 2301 by Beam
Hints and tips by Bufo
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ****
It’s a Beam day so the Kiwis can get busy with their word counter, Gazza can put his anagram counter away until tomorrow and everyone can watch out for the usual couple of lurkers. I had a slow start, then accelerated to fill the top half, and finally completed the bottom half at a leisurely pace. It was enjoyable as Beam puzzles usually are. Continue reading “Toughie 2301”
DT 29160
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29160
Hints and tips by Kath
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BD Rating — Difficulty *** — Enjoyment ***
Hello everyone. I haven’t quite made up my mind about this one yet so I’ll just tell you a few general thoughts.… Continue reading
ST 3020
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3020
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 8th September 2019
BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ***
A trickier offering from Dada this time – lots of doing something with a letter too – my Across favourite was 28a and my Down favourite was 9d
Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.… Continue reading
Toughie 2300
Toughie No 2300 by Samuel
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
This is pretty gentle but very enjoyable with little bits of humour throughout.… Continue reading
DT 29159
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29159
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
Our weather lately has been pretty awful with a lot of wind and generally cold, wet and blustery. Today it all changed and we have a beautiful fine calm day. Almost tempted to bring more summery clothes out of the wardrobe.
Jay in his usual reliable form. It took us exactly the same time as last week so have left the difficulty rating unchanged.