Toughie No 3026 by Hudson
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Another splendid crossword from Hudson Continue reading “Toughie 3026”
Category: Wednesday
Since the beginning of 2010, Wednesday’s regular setter is Jeremy Mutch who has visited the blog as Jay. During 2009, Jay set almost all the Thursday puzzles.
DT 30248
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30248
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
Almost a frost the last two mornings but beautiful fine days following. ‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ feels to be an appropriate quote.
We found this quite tricky in places and good fun to solve. Thought we were headed for a pangram but a final count showed that we were one letter short.… Continue reading
Toughie 3022
Toughie No 3022 by Stick Insect
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DT 30242
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30242
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
A definite autumnal feeling in the air now. Getting towards the time for putting shorts and sandals away, checking up on firewood supplies and putting our clocks back an hour. The seasons do seem to race past so quickly theses days, must be something to do with getting older.… Continue reading
DT 30236
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30236
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
While we are having beautiful late summer weather, the parts of the country that were devastated by cyclone Gabrielle continue to have more than their fair share of heavy rain. This is severely hindering the huge clean-up process. We feel very lucky and our hearts go out to those to the north and east of us who are really struggling.… Continue reading
Toughie 3014
Toughie No 3014 by Donnybrook
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A nice early in the week Toughie from Donnybrook Continue reading “Toughie 3014”
DT 30230
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30230
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
We’re back home again after our sojourn in the South Island. We ended up being two days longer than planned as Cook Strait ferry disruptions meant we were stranded in Picton for a couple of nights. Great to catch up with family and friends in the south.… Continue reading
Toughie 3010
Toughie No 3010 by Musaeus
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
It has been just over a year since we had a Toughie from Musaeus Continue reading “Toughie 3010”
DT 30224
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30224
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Wednesday morning from Winnipeg – I am ‘filling in’ today while the 2 Kiwis are enjoying the second week of their summer holiday.
So, following Jay’s announcement last Wednesday saying that he is scaling back on his setting activities, and on re-reading last week’s DT article about Robyn joining the back-page team, while the implication was that he (Robyn) set last Wednesday’s puzzle, there was no indication that he will be the regular Wednesday setter. … Continue reading
Toughie 3006
Toughie No 3006 by Hudson
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Another splendid crossword from Hudson, with an unmissable theme Continue reading “Toughie 3006”