Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29773
Hints and tips by pommers
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Hola from the Vega Baja where the intense heat has finally abated. Very pleasant weather with plenty of sunshine but not the crazy temperatures of the last couple of months.
The crossword is another example of the usual Monday fare but I thought a tad trickier that normal. There’s three or four clues which are quite obscure but there’s enough gimmes to give you the checkers you need.
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Captivating by 8ball
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Enigmatic Variations 1503 (Hints)
The Proverbial Way by X-Type
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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This is X-Type’s fourth EV crossword. His generous cluing style, large number of anagrams and use of familiar language will give a speedy solve to old hands and be a pleasure to solve for newcomers to the advanced thematic cryptics.… Continue reading
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3124 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where we are awaiting the full onset of a fourth wave.… Continue reading
A Puzzle by Starhorse
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29772 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club
Hosted by Tilsit
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Greetings from the tropics of Warrington! Thanks to Gazza for covering last Saturday when, once again I was asked to work at short notice. Continue reading “DT 29772 (Hints)”
Monthly Prize Puzzle (Sep 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 (18th Sep 2021)
The competition is now closed
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Toughie No 2708 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ***
Either Osmosis is becoming more devious or I’m becoming thicker – I found this hard work.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29771
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs, where heavy cloud cover continues to make things gloomy.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29766
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 28th Aug 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Kolkata. Indeed a very straightforward and lovely Saturday puzzle from the setter. I feel delighted to present to you a full review of the same for your kind perusal and valuable feedback. Continue reading “DT 29766”