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 ***
You know it’s tough when Cryptic Sue emails offering help without being asked. I ground it out to a satisfying finish though. Continue reading “Toughie 2673”
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone. Today's most enjoyable puzzle has clues spanning the difficulty scale. It's also got a few unexpected synonyms, two original cryptic definitions, and some very smooth surfaces that disguised well what was going on underneath. Felt like an X-Type creation to me. What does everyone else think? Continue reading "DT 29720"
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BD Rating – Difficulty * / ** – Enjoyment ** / ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where we have just marked a subdued and sombre Canada Day.… Continue reading
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Sea-kale has the honour of opening the ladies’ month that is having its second annual airing in the Inquisitor series (see yesterday’s i) and is now happening in the Enigmatic Variations series too. In the EV more lady setters are to come, Vismut, Chalicea and Skylark and the themes will cover much of the world, with The European One, The Asian One, The African One, The Australasian One and the South American One still to come. Sea-kale is the newest lady setter who made her debut with a couple of delightful crosswords in The Crossword Club. This is her very first EV. Continue reading “EV 1494 (Hints)”
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where after several days in the middle/high 30s we are supposed to cool down (relatively speaking) to the middle/high 20s.… Continue reading
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Good morning from a very soggy Warrington where no doubt a great many people are preparing for this evening’s events. I certainly am. It’s the Shrewsbury Bridge Club Saturday evening session, and I shall be directing the session as usual. If you are at a loose end and would like an enjoyable, friendly session, please contact me and I’ll tell you how to find us. We start at 7pm, and like you to be in around five-ten minutes before. I’ll even find you a partner if need be! Continue reading “DT 29718 (Hints)”
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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 (17th Jul 2021).
The competition is now closed
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
Even with a bit of Latin I was unfamiliar with (clearly clued), this Elgar was fun and reasonably doable, although it still took me 5* time. Enjoy. Continue reading “Toughie 2672”