Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Hints and tips for completing Daily Telegraph Cryptic crosswords
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This puzzle was published on 30th May 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A Sunday Prize Puzzle that was easier at the top than the bottom
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I found today’s Tuesday Toughie to be a perfect puzzle to start the Toughie week. Continue reading “Toughie 2657”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone. I made quick work of the first few clues but then found my progress slowing in the rest of the puzzle. It was an enjoyable solve. I have my suspicions about the compiler, but I think this week I will keep them to myself and allow others to have a go at identifying our setter. Continue reading "DT 29696"
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BD Rating – Difficulty * / ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where it feels more like mid-July than early June.… Continue reading
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Piccadilly has been setting EV puzzles for over a quarter of a century and, of course, we meet him in the Listener series, but this one is a new departure for most EV solvers. Continue reading “EV 1490 (Hints)”
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where we hit the start of meteorological summer at full speed with 36 degrees on Friday and 35 degrees yesterday. … Continue reading
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Greetings from Warrington, where there’s not a cloud in the sky and the birds are fighting over the birdbath in the garden in my view. It’s the last weekend for me in my teeny tiny flat as I am moving back to the other side of town next week and reuniting with Dexter the Cat and Lexie the Dog, notwithstanding nervous breakdowns. Continue reading “DT 29694 (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 (19th Jun 2021).
The competition is now closed