Toughie No 2246 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ****
Sparks caught me out on a few bits of general knowledge today. It took me 3* time to fill the grid, but a little longer to parse 3d, 12a & 13a, hence the extra star.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29077
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from soggy South Staffs, where the rain continues to fall.
I found today’s Giovanni to be quite tricky, the top half in particular taking some time to crack, with 7d the last one in.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29072
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 8th June 2019
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
If I have ‘guessed the setter’ correctly, then this Saturday puzzle was a lot easier to solve than all of their previous ones – I certainly ended up less grumpy this time, although fairly confused by my last one in, 6a.… Continue reading