Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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A message from John Halpern
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As I’m sure you are aware, 2013 is the Year of the Crossword, OUR centenary. I am setting myself up as a facilitator in creating a number of inspiring and fun crossword events to happen during the year. But I can’t do this alone.
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Why not have a go at our eighth Monthly Prize Puzzle? The winner will receive their choice of any two of The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords Books or The Telegraph All New Toughie Crossword Books published by Hamlyn.
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 January 2013).
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Phil McNeill has kindly provided me with the puzzle publication and closing dates over the Christmas and New Year period, and I have produced a table which also includes the dates you can expect to see those puzzles reviewed here.
Continue reading “Christmas and New Year Puzzles (2012/2013)”
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A message from Andy “Linxit” Wallace, administrator of the Times for the Times website.
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Why not have a go at our seventh Monthly Prize Puzzle? The winner will receive their choice of any two of The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords Books or The Telegraph All New Toughie Crossword Books published by Hamlyn. 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 (15th December 2012).
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Why not have a go at our sixth Monthly Prize Puzzle? The winner will receive their choice of any two of The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords Books or The Telegraph All New Toughie Crossword Books published by Hamlyn.
A review will follow after the closing date (17th November 2012).
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A message from Brian Greer, who sets crosswords in the Sunday Telegraph,
the Guardian (as Brendan) and the Independent (as Virgilius).
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| What? | A Cruciverbalist Convention for crossword setters and blog contributors and readers will take place in London, coinciding with the annual Times Crossword Championship. |
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Once again we have the delicious prospect of another BBC CiNA (Children in Need Appeal) 3D Calendar Puzzle. Each day has a clue. Each month has a 3D grid to complete. Some of the best setters in the UK have given of their genius freely to provide us with enough clues to solve to keep us out of trouble for most of the year.
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Why not have a go at our fifth Monthly Prize Puzzle? The winner will receive their choice of any two of The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords Books or The Telegraph All New Toughie Crossword Books published by Hamlyn.
A review will follow after the closing date (20th October 2012).