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Puzzles that are only available on the Telegraph Puzzles website – these puzzles have not been published in the printed newspaper.

DT 100010

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 100010

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

 

Hello, everyone.  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all that.  Today we have been gifted a puzzle that's perfect for a day on which other activities might be competing for your attention.  It's not too taxing, but it's still packed with smiles.  Since there's no newspaper published today, it's an online-only puzzle.  However, readers who usually solve in the newspaper can either register for a free Telegraph account at https://puzzles.telegraph.co.uk where it is today's free puzzle, or try posting a request in the comments below to see if a kind blogger will send it to the email address you used when commenting.

We're still collecting contributions for the upcoming 10th Birthday Bash from site users who would like to share their feelings about what the site has given them, express their thanks and well wishes to BD, etc.  If you haven't done so already, you can click here to leave your contribution.

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Toughie 100009

by Big Dave  

Toughie No 100009 by proXimal

Bah Humbug!

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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *

I feel like Scrooge today.  I usually look forward to the Christmas, online only, Toughie but I found this to be a lack-lustre slog, unlike the Double Toughie which I have completed but am still trying to resolve some of the wordplay (is it me, or is the anagram in 4 Across flawed – I am missing an “O” and have a spare “I”?… Continue reading

DT 100009

by Miffypops  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 100009

Hints and tips by Father Christmas

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

Cor blimey me, as if I aven’t got enough to do this morning after me busiest night of the year.… Continue reading

ST 100008

by crypticsue  

Christmas Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 100008

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 25th December

BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****

Perfect Christmas morning entertainment, with some very nice themed clues.   I’m going to select 13a, 4d, 6df and 15d for ‘special mention’

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Double Toughie 100008

by tilsit  

Double Toughie No 100008
An Arrangement for 3 and 14 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Tilsit

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

The puzzle can be found under the Giant General Knowledge menu as No 100,008 and the solution can be found under the Giant General Knowledge menu as No 1,100,008

From clues to the eight answers entered in cells shaded grey, a consecutive arrangement of the (3-7 inclusive) letters of one member of a thematic octet must be removed before solving.… Continue reading

Toughie 100008

by crypticsue  

Toughie No 100008 by MynoT

Hints and tips by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***

 

Mynot provides us with a seasonal offering that won’t delay you long from your  present unwrapping or festive food and drink consumption. … Continue reading