Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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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 December 2020).
The competition is now closed
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
A fun and refreshing puzzle by Elgar today, with plenty of interesting devices and the usual deviousness.… Continue reading
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Good morning from South Staffs on a grey December day in Tier 3.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 28th November 2020
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A nice middling difficulty, actually to be found on the back page of the paper, Saturday Prize Puzzle. Continue reading “DT 29533”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Everything you’d expect from a Beam Toughie Continue reading “Toughie 2552”
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Good morning from the drizzly independent state of Barrel where nothing of interest has happened for quite some time. Then this little gem cropped up: Continue reading “DT 29537”
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
As far as I am aware we still haven’t identified yesterday’s new setter but today’s newbie was well trailed last week.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29536
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Kia ora from Aotearoa.
Our NZ flax plants (Phormium tenax) are having an ‘on’ year and are just loaded with flowering spikes that are often three or more metres tall.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 22nd November 2020
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***