Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Piccadilly has been setting EV puzzles for over a quarter of a century and, of course, we meet him in the Listener series, but this one is a new departure for most EV solvers. Continue reading “EV 1490 (Hints)”
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where we hit the start of meteorological summer at full speed with 36 degrees on Friday and 35 degrees yesterday. … Continue reading
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Greetings from Warrington, where there’s not a cloud in the sky and the birds are fighting over the birdbath in the garden in my view. It’s the last weekend for me in my teeny tiny flat as I am moving back to the other side of town next week and reuniting with Dexter the Cat and Lexie the Dog, notwithstanding nervous breakdowns. Continue reading “DT 29694 (Hints)”
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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 Jun 2021).
The competition is now closed
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
This is Elgar’s 175th Telegraph Toughie (waits for groan).… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on a cloudy June day.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 29th May 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Chalicea provided a Saturday Prize Puzzle Continue reading “DT 29688”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ***
No anagrams, no obscurities with the ‘toughness’ coming from the wordplay (although there are also some ‘gimmes’ to get us started) – what’s not to like?… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good Morning from our capital city where Saint Sharon and I stayed last night after watching Sir Van Morrison play a blisteringly good set at The London Palladium. Continue reading “DT 29692”