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
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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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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29748
A full review by crypticsue
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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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