March 2020 – Page 6 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 29306

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29306

Hints and tips by Katniss Everdeen

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

After a chickenless couple of months we have now re-homed a dozen hens from a farm just down the road. They do look a sorry sight and have no idea what to do with the space they have. A couple of weeks should sort that out. My grandson Harrison’s face when he opened the first box and saw two eggs laid on the journey home was a picture. Nine eggs so far today. All we need now is a cockerel to keep an eye on the girls Continue reading “DT 29306”

ST 3046 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3046 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where, some time overnight, we ‘sprang forward’ and I presume/hope that WordPress has coped with this event and published the blog at the ‘normal’ UK time. … Continue reading

DT 29305 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29305 (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 – 094

Monthly Prize Puzzle (Mar 2020)

Two Bad 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 Mar 2020).

The competition is now closed

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DT 29299

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29299

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on 29th February 2020

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Morning All! – Anyone else notice the serendipidity of puzzle number 29299 on the 29th? There was a clue that I hated on the day (4d – my fault!) which was more than made up for by three terrific clues in my opinion.

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Toughie 2396

Toughie No 2396 by Kcit

Hints and tips by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

Kcit has given us an actual proper 1* Toughie, my solving time falling nicely on the cusp between a 5* backpager and a 1* Toughie.… Continue reading