Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.
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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 published by Hamlyn.
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 (15th July 2017).
The competition is now closed
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Another elegant puzzle by Notabilis with fun wordplay, lovely indications and clever definitions.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Morning all from a “Home Alone” pommers. Pommette has gone to visit her mother so I’m left here to misbehave and blog another Friday puzzle.… Continue reading
This puzzle was published on Saturday 24th June
BD Rating – Difficulty *– Enjoyment **
Solved late in the day to the accompaniment of Alfie showing his Grandpa the best way to do jigsaw puzzles. Wonder how long it will be before he’s telling me how to do cryptic crosswords? Fortunately, given all that was going on in the background, the Saturday puzzle was its usual helpful, friendly self..
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
The gentle Toughie week continues though this was probably more of a challenge than those of the last two days.… Continue reading
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BD Rating — Difficulty **/*** — Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone. There’s no doubt at all that this is a Ray T crossword.… Continue reading
This puzzle was published on Sunday 18th June
BD Rating – Difficulty */**– Enjoyment ****
A nice crossword for a sweltering day – my favourite is 2d
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Thanks to Samuel for an enjoyable but pretty gentle Toughie.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
It feels good to be back to writing the Wednesday blog after our most enjoyable mid-winter break in Australia.… Continue reading