Toughie No 1220 by Petitjean
Normal Thursday Service is Resumed
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Most of this puzzle was straightforward but I slowed down a little towards the end and had difficulty in working out some of the wordplay. It just about got into the 3* difficulty zone. I think the last couple of Thursdays have spoilt me for today there were too many easy clues for my liking and I was 14 across by the puzzle
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27538
Hints and tips by archy and mehitabel
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Good morning everyone. Bright and sunny but also breezy and slightly chilly in Oxford – no basking alley cats today – but normal service continues on the Vega Baja. Although Her Majesty appears to have done a runner we’re pretty sure this is a RayT production as his other trademarks are there – no clue more than eight words and a bit of innuendo. We thought it a bit tricky in places but very enjoyable so we’ll be interested to hear your opinions.
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Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2750
A full review by gnomethang
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
This puzzle was published on Sunday, 29th June 2014
A fine puzzle today with some excellent consistent surface readings.
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