Enigmatic Variations 1472
Test Match by Ploy
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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Ploy’s crosswords have been appearing in all the well-known thematic cryptic outlets for almost twenty years. They are invariably enjoyable with very fair clues and intriguing end games. This one was no exception. Continue reading “EV 1472 (Hints)”
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3093 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where we had a chilly start to the week with three days where the high temperature was no more than minus 23 degrees.… Continue reading
Many Happy Returns by Prolixic
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Continue reading “NTSPP – 573”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29586 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club
Hosted by Tilsit
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Good morning from Warrington, where it’s chilly and damp. Continue reading “DT 29586 (Hints)”
Toughie No 2584 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
Ooph. A knowledge of Scottish football will have given you a considerable advantage over me.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29585
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on a mild winter morning.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29580
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 23rd January 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty ****/***** – Enjoyment ***
The trickiest Saturday Prize Puzzle for some considerable time, well I thought so anyway. Continue reading “DT 29580”
Toughie No 2583 by Beam
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
This crossword would have fitted very nicely on the back page of a Thursday edition of the Daily Telegraph, so, for me anyway, it doesn’t quite make it onto the Toughie spectrum. Continue reading “Toughie 2583”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29584
Hints and tips by Miffypops
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Rating suggested by Cryptor – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning. After a gentle start to the solving week we have been hit here with a sledgehammer. Good luck. Continue reading “DT 29584”
Enigmatic Variations 1470
Level Crossing by Hedge-sparrow
Setter’s Blog
Continue reading “EV 1470”