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NTSPP – 039 (Review)

Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 039 (Review)

A Puzzle by Prolixic

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[Crypticsue] – This Saturday’s alternative puzzle has been provided by Prolixic.  As is usual with his crosswords, we found it very enjoyable and would recommend to all as a puzzle which should suit all levels of solving ability, having as it does some very nice clues and wordplay.

[Gnomethang] – Thanks to Crypticsue for doing the type-work; All I had to do was write the amended clues, fill in some wordplay and provide some pictures!

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NTSPP – 031 (Review)

NTSPP – 031 (Review)

A Puzzle By Tilsit & Prolixic

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Thanks to the devious duo of Tilsit and Prolixic for some excellent entertainment over the weekend. I thought that this puzzle was middle-Toughie standard in terms of difficulty and it had a number of very fine clues and one outstanding one (1a).
There are a few clues where I’m not 100% sure of the explanation so any corrections or additions would be welcome.

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NTSPP – 030 (Review)

NTSPP – 030 (Review)

A Puzzle By Prolixic

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Afternoon All!. When Prolixic emailed this to me to test solve he said that he wanted to create a puzzle that would include definitions and terms that would be more accessible to younger solvers.
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