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DT 29798

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29798

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty ** -  Enjoyment ****

Hello, everyone.  After the first few clues today I thought I was in for a fast solve and an early night, but then things got a lot more interesting and entertaining further down the grid.  Great surface readings throughout, too. Most of the current group of Tuesday compilers don't comment here, which is a shame, but I hope that today's setter at least visits the blog and reads the comments. I'm sure they'll be very positive.  Continue reading "DT 29798"

DT 29797

by Falcon  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29797

Hints and tips by Falcon

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***

Greetings from Ottawa, where the weather has been cool and rainy and promises to remain so —unlike Senf’s warm and sunny Manitoba where I will be headed in a couple of days.… Continue reading

EV 1507 (Hints)

by The Numpties  

Enigmatic Variations 1507 (Hints)

Deathblow by Curmudgeon

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Curmudgeon has set in the 3D Crossword Calendar since the very first of those colourful creations which are in aid of the BBC Children in Need project, and the RNIB.… Continue reading

ST 3128 (Hints)

by Senf  

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3128 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where Mother Nature seems to have forgotten that Autumn has begun and we have been enjoying record breaking temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s, although I am not so sure about the accompanying record breaking ‘feels like’ from high humidities.… Continue reading

DT 29796 (Hints)

by Gazza  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29796 (Hints)

The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by Gazza)

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I’ve had another SOS message from Tilsit this morning so you can blame me if you think the following hints are not up to scratch although I don’t think most solvers will need much in the way of help today.… Continue reading

MPP 113

by Admin  

Monthly Prize Puzzle (Oct 2021)

A Puzzle by Radler

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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 (16th Oct 2021).

The competition is now closed

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Toughie 2724

by Dutch  

Toughie No 2724 by Osmosis

Hints and tips by Dutch

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BD Rating – Difficulty ****/***** – Enjoyment *****

Osmosis gives us top quality: beautifully-crafted surface readings that nicely disguise the definitions, making for an enjoyable and satisfying solve.… Continue reading