Enigmatic Variations 1468
Communication by proXimal
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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That capital X (something to do with crosswords? I am sure proXimal will explain) in the pseudonym of the setter, proXimal, prompts us that we have a familiar setter here who also sets as eXternal in the IQ and Listener series (and combines with another setter as eXtent). They might know him as Artexlen in the FT and Boz in The Herald. Big Dave’s regulars will know him from Thursday/Friday Toughies and back-pagers, where he’s also normally put in Fridays (used to be Thursdays). With such a range of setting experience, you can be sure you are in safe hands. Continue reading “EV 1468 (Hints)”
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3089 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where yesterday our temperature reached the giddy heights of zero degrees (that’s 32 degrees to my Southern neighbours).… Continue reading
A Puzzle by Atrica
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Continue reading “NTSPP – 569”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29562 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club
Hosted by Tilsit
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Greetings from a chilly and slightly snowy Tier 4 in Warrington. Continue reading “DT 29562 (Hints)”
Monthly Prize Puzzle (Jan 2021)
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 (16th Jan 2021).
The competition is now closed
Continue reading “MPP – 104”
Toughie No 2568 by Elgar
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
A nicely themed and not-insanely-difficult puzzle for today, including a Nina confirming Elgar’s state of mind.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29561
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning and Happy New Year from South Staffs.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29556
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on Boxing Day 2020
BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment **
Happy New Year Continue reading “DT 29556”