Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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| What? | The 9th annual “Sloggers and Betters” gathering for crossword setters and blog contributors and readers will take place in London, following on, as in previous years, from the annual lunch for Times setters. |
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Why not have a go at our twelfth Monthly Prize Puzzle? The winner will receive their choice of any of the current 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 May 2013).
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The second Crossword Masterclass will take place in London on Saturday 13 July 2013.
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Why not have a go at our eleventh Monthly Prize Puzzle? The winner will receive their choice of any of the current 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 (20th April 2013).
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I’m now taking bookings for the first of my Crossword Masterclasses for aspiring setters, which will take place in Brighton on Saturday 8 June 2013.
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Why not have a go at our tenth Monthly Prize Puzzle? The winner will receive their choice of any of the current Telegraph Crossword Books. As Franco, last month’s winner, declined his prize, the book donated by Tilsit has rolled over to this month.
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 March 2013).
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I’m thinking of running Masterclasses for aspiring setters, starting in London or Brighton and then looking further afield. I’ll happily arrange a course at the other end of the country if enough people are interested in it.
The idea is that the classes will provide a route into the world of professional setting, combining essential information about compiling techniques, requirements for publication and the use of software with discussion of issues such as quality and fairness, developing a style and managing the creative process.
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Why not have a go at our ninth Monthly Prize Puzzle? The winner will receive their choice of any of the current Telegraph Crossword Books. As we have been unable to contact the previous sponsor to be able to secure further supplies, this month’s prize has been donated by Tilsit.
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 February 2013).
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Many of you will be aware of Shuchi’s wonderful Crossword Unclued site. Between now and Saturday, she is running a competition where all you need to do to have a chance of winning a gift voucher is to solve and annotate three clues.