A Puzzle by Twmbarlwm
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Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Hints and tips for completing Daily Telegraph Cryptic crosswords
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We find from Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database that Ranunculus has been setting crosswords for the Enigmatic Variations series since 2014, and that this one is his tenth..… Continue reading
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, after the heatwave, we seem to be having an early ‘taste’ of Autumn with ‘high’ temperatures in the high teens and low twenties plus some welcome rain.… Continue reading
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Tilsit has been called into work at very short notice this morning so I’ve been called off the bench to provide a few hints to get you started.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
17d was included as a reference to Elgar’s Telegraph Toughie number 181 – not that anyone would be expected to notice that.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs. My thanks to LetterboxRoy for filling in last week while I was otherwise engaged.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 21st August 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A Saturday Prize Puzzle where the bottom half was a lot trickier than the top. Continue reading “DT 29760”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
The Telegraph’s usual (very convoluted) method of informing on-line subscribers of the identities of the compilers of the Toughie puzzles has failed this week so I’m not certain of today’s setter, though I have a strong suspicion.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A tricky offering from Giovanni today. Continue reading “DT 29764”