Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Hints and tips for completing Daily Telegraph Cryptic crosswords
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Tuesday. Today we have a nicely constructed puzzle with no obscure vocabulary or general knowledge required in the solve. I enjoyed it. Continue reading "DT 29852"
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where I am writing this review Sunday evening thanks to the time zone differential with the UK.… Continue reading
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Chalicea’s crosswords appear in a range of outlets: this will be her 45th EV and solvers will remember her Asian One in the ladies’ month.… Continue reading
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where it has been revealed that, while the USA has a Strategic Oil Reserve, Canada has a Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve – one has to get one’s priorities in the right order!… Continue reading
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Another Saturday when you have not slept for over 24 hours. Yesterday evening, well afternoon my time, Tilsit asked me if I could cover for him today as he was ‘feeling really under the weather,’ so here I am standing, or should it be sitting, in again.… Continue reading
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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 Dec 2021).
The competition is now closed
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
There is a Nina, explained in a message from Elgar below.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on a damp, grey December morning.… Continue reading