The ability to solve The Telegraph 's crossword in under 12 minutes was considered to be a recruitment test .
During the Second World War , The Daily Telegraph covertly helped in the recruitment of code - breakers for Bletchley Park .
The ability to solve The Daily Telegraph   's crossword in under 12 minutes was considered to be a recruitment test .
During the Second World War , The Daily Telegraph covertly helped in the recruitment of code - breakers for Bletchley Park .