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DT 26871

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26871

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

I struggled with this today, but I don’t know why… how did you get on? Favourite clue – 21a. It took me ages to spot the anagram indicator.

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DT 26865

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26865

Hints and tips by Libellule

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

The sun is shining here in the Loire and I have really enjoyed doing this Rufus crossword. It seemed slightly trickier than usual, but there are some excellent and entertaining clues which provided more than a few “of course” moments.

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DT 26847

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26847

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Libellule is otherwise engaged today so he and I have done a swap, which enables me to blog a puzzle from our very popular Monday setter. I don’t know about you but I thought that this was a bit trickier than we usually get on Mondays. It has a good supply of the trademark cryptic definitions and I found it very entertaining.
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DT 26841

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26841

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Another typically enjoyable Rufus crossword to start the week. Got a bit stuck on 8d (don’t ask why) when I thought the answer was “in ones power”.

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DT 26835

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26835

Hints and tips by Libellule

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Maybe its because its a Bank Holiday Monday in France too, but I enjoyed this offering from Rufus today. Happy Easter all!

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DT 26829

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26829

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Another lovely day here today, although we have a cold north wind. Today we have a normal enjoyable Monday crossword from Rufus.

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