Christmas and New Year Puzzles
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Puzzle publication and closing dates over the Christmas and New Year period.
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Day: December 19, 2017
Toughie 1936
Toughie No 1936 by Dada
Hints and tips by Kitty
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Hello and welcome one and all. I’m a little bleary-eyed today as we’ve just had an early extra Christmas with those of the family sensible enough to be jetting off to warmer climes for the thing itself. … Continue reading
DT 28614
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28614
Hints and tips by Mr K
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone. We have another fine puzzle today. It’s sprinkled with general knowledge included in what I think is the best way, namely with the answers being gettable from the wordplay and the post-grid fill research on the unfamiliar ones presenting an opportunity to learn something interesting. Enjoyment was further increased by battling with some nice examples of misdirection. I look forward to hearing what you made of it.… Continue reading