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MPP – 100

Monthly Prize Puzzle (Sep 2020)

A Puzzle by Prolixic

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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 Sep 2020).

The competition is now closed

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DT 29459

 

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29459

Hints and tips by Kath

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BD Rating — Difficulty **/***Enjoyment ***

Hello everyone. A Ray T crossword which I thought was at the more straightforward end of his range of difficulty but, as I know I’ve said before, I find it almost impossible to judge how tricky a crossword is when I know I’m doing the hints.

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Toughie 2499

Toughie No 2499 by Stick Insect

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Having stated in the preamble to last Wednesday’s Toughie that there were no gimmicks only to find later that every across answer contained ‘un’ I examined today’s completed grid with a bit more care – but I can’t spot anything unusual.… Continue reading