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Toughie 3026

Toughie No 3026 by Hudson

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Another splendid crossword from Hudson Continue reading “Toughie 3026”

DT 30248

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30248

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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

DT 30242

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30242

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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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

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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

DT 30230

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30230

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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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

DT 30224

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30224

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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