Monthly Prize Puzzle 103 – Review
December 2020
A Sum of Money by Alchemi
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Many thanks to Rahmat Ali for submitting the following review: Continue reading “MPP 103 – Review”
Month: December 2020
EV 1466 (Hints)
Enigmatic Variations 1466 (Hints)
All That by Poat
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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Poat has been setting thematic cryptic crosswords since 1989 and is a distinguished setter of Listener crosswords.… Continue reading
ST 3087 (Hints)
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3087 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where after a very chilly start to the week on Monday we settled down to slightly above seasonal average temperatures for the rest of the week.… Continue reading
NTSPP – 567
DT 29551 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29551 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club
Hosted by Tilsit
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Good morning from Warrington!
All is well after last week’s lateness. Unless I’m very much mistaken, this has all the hallmarks of a Cephas puzzle and is not overtaxing and all round, it’s a pleasant solve. Continue reading “DT 29551 (Hints)”
Toughie 2561
Toughie No 2561 by Elgar
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
I think you’ll enjoy this ‘slightly gentler’ Elgar.… Continue reading
DT 29550
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29550
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from dark, soggy South Staffs.… Continue reading
DT 29545
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29545
A full review by gnomethang
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This puzzle was published on 12th December 2020
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! A slightly stiffer challenge this week and all the better for it IMO. Continue reading “DT 29545”
Toughie 2560
Toughie No 2560 by Micawber
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
The usual, but sadly rarely seen, treat of a crossword from Micawber Continue reading “Toughie 2560”
DT 29549
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29549
Hints and tips by Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
There is not a cloud in the sky today here in the independent Bubble of Barrel. Will we ever see another human being again? Do we care? Answers on a postcard please. Continue reading “DT 29549”