August 13, 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2696

 

Toughie No 2696 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

 

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BD Rating – Difficulty *****Enjoyment *****

Elgar delights us with a pangram. 5a & 1d slid me into 5* time

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5 & 7 One can’t decide on slant in writing folk drama (7,5)

MUMMERS’ PLAYS: A 5-letter whimsical word for one who can’t decide or a hesitator, a 5-letter word meaning slant, all inside a 2-letter abbreviation for a piece of writing


9 Energies essentially expended in outburst, sub loves forty winks!
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DT 29753

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29753

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs, where the sun is shining as I write. Triskaidekaphobics beware!

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DT 29748

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29748

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This puzzle was published on 7th August 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

A Saturday Prize Puzzle where the top half was much friendlier than the bottom.

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