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DT 29828

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29828

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty ** -  Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone, and greetings at the end of a sunny day in DC. I’m feeling less fuzzy-headed than I was last Tuesday after the Moderna booster shot had addled my brain, so I hope there will be fewer parsing issues (although it was great to see everyone contributing last week. Perhaps in future I should leave a clue or two for the commentariat to hint?). Today’s puzzle felt like it came from the more straightforward end of the Tuesday spectrum. I found it an enjoyable solve with a few topical references and a big smile right at the end. Continue reading "DT 29828"

DT 29827

by Falcon  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29827

Hints and tips by Falcon

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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***

Greetings from Ottawa, where we have been enjoying a rather pleasant autumn which promises to continue for at least the next several days with lots of sunshine and temperatures exceeding the historical averages.… Continue reading

EV 1512 (Hints)

by The Numpties  

Enigmatic Variations 1512 (Hints)

Special Offer  by Brock

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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This is only Brock’s second EV but he has compiled memorable puzzles in the Listener series including his unforgettable ‘Bunch of Fives’, and his recent Magpie puzzle was nominated the June puzzle of the month.… Continue reading

ST 3133 (Hints)

by Senf  

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3133 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, by the time you read this, the autumnal element of the semi-annual hiatus caused by a week’s difference between the UK and North America in Springing Forward and Falling Back, which causes havoc with my crossword solving, will be over.… Continue reading

DT 29826 (Hints)

by Gazza  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29826 (Hints)

The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by Gazza)

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Tilsit has sent another cry for help this morning. He’s not at work this time but has gone out and left his completed hints at home on his laptop.… Continue reading

MPP 114

by Admin  

Monthly Prize Puzzle (Nov 2021)

Septet by Phibs

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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 (20th Nov 2021).

The competition is now closed

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