National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
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A forum for solvers of cryptic crossword puzzles published in the National Post.
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
Falcon has left the building
After thirteen and a half years, it is time to shutter the windows and lock the door on this forum. Following the move by the National Post to cease publication of cryptic crosswords, I had considered changing the focus of the forum to The Daily Telegraph cryptic crossword. It was the syndicated version of this puzzle that appeared in the National Post on weekdays several months following its publication in the UK.
As regular readers will know, I had scaled back the scope of my reviews of weekday puzzles over the summer, intending to resume the full reviews afte ..read more
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
IntroductionWelcome to the North American Daily Telegraph Cryptic Crossword Forum.
Although the National Post has ceased publishing cryptic crosswords, those of us addicted to them can continue to get our daily fix direct from The Daily Telegraph. In addition to various subscription options offered by the newspaper itself (the online edition of the paper, the Telegraph Puzzles website, as well as Android and Apple apps), The Daily Telegraph is also available via PressReader which is available not only by subscription but also as a free service provided to members by many public libraries.
In ..read more
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
Introduction
This puzzle from Cox & Rathvon was published in the National Post on Saturday, October 15, 2022. You can find a full review of the puzzle at Saturday, October 15, 2022 — Halls of Academe (NP 221015).
Even though this puzzle will no doubt prove to be quite a challenging experience for most solvers south of the border, I encourage you to try to enjoy it as it will be the last one you will have the opportunity to do.
The National Post has discontinued publishing cryptic crossword puzzles—both the weekend Cox and Rathvon puzzle as well as the weekday Daily Telegraph Cryptic Cro ..read more
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
IntroductionI will be back later with a solution to today's National Post Cryptic Crossword from Cox & Rathvon (NP 221015). In the meantime, the forum is open for readers to discuss the puzzle.
Signing off for the moment — Falcon ..read more
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
Introduction
Copyright © 2022 Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon,
used with permission
This puzzle from Cox & Rathvon was published in the National Post on Saturday, October 8, 2022. You can find a full review of the puzzle at Saturday, October 8, 2022 — Flavourful (NP 221008).
Your comments—whether they be with regard to the puzzle or the blog—are always welcome. However, I suggest you post comments pertaining to the puzzle on the review of the puzzle in order to keep all such comments in one place.
Accessing the puzzle
How to print the puzzle
The items in bold text as well ..read more
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
Vacation Edition
Puzzle at a Glance
Puzzle number in The Daily Telegraph
DT 30006
Publication date in The Daily Telegraph
Monday, June 6, 2022
Setter
Campbell (Allan Scott)
Link to full review
Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 30006]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog review written by
Falcon
BD rating
Difficulty - ★★
Enjoyment - ★★★★
Falcon's experience
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Legend:
█ - solved without assistance
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National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
Vacation Edition
Puzzle at a Glance
Puzzle number in The Daily Telegraph
DT 30004
Publication date in The Daily Telegraph
Friday, June 3, 2022
Setter
Zandio
Link to full review
Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 30004]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog review written by
Stephen L
BD rating
Difficulty - ★★
Enjoyment - ★★★★
Falcon's experience
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Legend:
█ - solved without assistance
█ - incorrect prior to use of puzzle solving tools
█ - solve ..read more
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
Vacation Edition
Puzzle at a Glance
Puzzle number in The Daily Telegraph
DT 30003
Publication date in The Daily Telegraph
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Setter
Unknown
Link to full review
Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 300xx]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog review written by
Miffypops
BD rating
Difficulty* - ★★★★
Enjoyment* - ★★★★
Falcon's experience
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Legend:
█ - solved without assistance
█ - incorrect prior to use of puzzle solving tools ..read more
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
Vacation Edition
Puzzle at a Glance
Puzzle number in The Daily Telegraph
DT 30002
Publication date in The Daily Telegraph
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Setter
Jay (Jeremy Mutch)
Link to full review
Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 30002]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog review written by
2Kiwis
BD rating
Difficulty - ★★★
Enjoyment - ★★★★
Falcon's experience
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Legend:
█ - solved without assistance
█ - incorrect prior to use of puzzle solving to ..read more
National Post Cryptic Crossword Forum
1y ago
Vacation Edition
Puzzle at a Glance
Puzzle number in The Daily Telegraph
DT 30001
Publication date in The Daily Telegraph
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Setter
X-Type
Link to full review
Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 30001]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog review written by
Mr K
BD rating
Difficulty - ★★
Enjoyment - ★★★
Falcon's experience
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Legend:
█ - solved without assistance
█ - incorrect prior to use of puzzle solving tools
█ - solved wit ..read more