May 12, 2011 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 561

Toughie No 561 by Kcit

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Another gentle puzzle from Kcit which should not have caused many problems. The US side in 7 down is possibly the only obscure thing in the puzzle.

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DT 26550

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26550

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment **

Judging by the early recorded times on Telegraph Puzzles (that is those times entered before the cheats have come along) it seems that several people found this puzzle difficult, so I have opted for three stars rather than two (that probably won’t be enough for some!). Although I had no difficulties in solving, I thought that several of the constructs were bordering on unfair.

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