Enigmatic Variations 1621 (Hints)
Playing the Game by Kcit
Hints and tips by Phibs
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We have a novelty here – the first EV puzzle I have ever seen where the title doesn’t feature as a single phrase in the preamble. Anyway, I asked Bard “What might be the theme of a crossword called ‘Playing the Game’ which involves two-digit numbers?” His response was swift, extensive and…no help at all. I sensed that Bard’s sort of game was the electronic kind (tennis is probably a little beyond him at the moment), since he came up with stuff like:
♦ Power-ups: Temporary enhancements or advantages gained in a game, often represented by two-digit numbers indicating the duration or effectiveness of the power-up.
♦ Lifelines: Additional chances or opportunities provided to players to avoid losing or improve their chances of winning, often represented by two-digit numbers indicating the number of available lifelines.
I just hope this puzzle is more fun than Bard’s version.
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Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3243 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, with continuing mild weather, compared to what it should be, a brown Christmas seems more and more likely.… Continue reading
A Puzzle by Coot
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30485 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by crypticsue)
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Toughie No 3184 by Elgar
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
Tricky, I needed some help from google. A satisfying solve.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30479
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 9th Dec 2023
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Kolkata.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3183 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
With no clue containing more than six words our setter has given us another masterclass in how to write succinct and amusing clues.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,483
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Good morning, fellow cruciverbalists, and welcome to another very fine Thursday puzzle.… Continue reading