Cruciverbalist Convention (Oct 2015)
in conjunction with the Times Crossword Championship
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Day: 17 September 2015
Toughie 1467
Toughie No 1467 by Micawber
Hints and tips by Bufo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Expectations were high after Crypticsue said I’d be rejoicing and Big Dave told me I was a lucky chappie. Therefore it was frustrating that technical problems (a printer that wouldn’t print, a PDF file that wouldn’t open, and an email system that denied me access) prevented me from starting the puzzle until after 1 o’clock.… Continue reading
ST 2812
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2812
A full review by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty */**– Enjoyment ****
This puzzle was published on Sunday, 6th September 2015
A lovely Sunday morning treat – brilliant sunshine and this typical Virgilius puzzle to enjoy
DT 27909
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27909
Hints and tips by Falcon
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Ottawa where we are in the midst of a late summer heat wave giving us July-like conditions. No complaints from me on that score.
There are no complaints on the puzzle either.… Continue reading