Toughie No 2871 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
We have a not-too-tricky Toughie from Silvanus today with his customary ultra-smooth surfaces and neat misdirections. Many thanks to him.
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Toughie No 2850 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Silvanus doing what he does best Continue reading “Toughie 2850”
Toughie No 2819 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to Silvanus for another of his 12a puzzles. 24a was new to me but the wordplay was clear.
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Toughie No 2787 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
I do look forward to blogging a Silvanus Toughie. Thanks to him for a very enjoyable (and not too tricky) puzzle with his usual super-smooth surfaces.
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Toughie No 2759 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
It’s a pleasure to get a visit from Silvanus to Thursday Toughie territory. This one is not too tricky but very entertaining.
Thanks to Silvanus.
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Toughie No 2742 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
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Toughie No 2718 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
Another finely crafted start-of-the-week Toughie from Silvanus Continue reading “Toughie 2718”
Toughie No 2686 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
A friendly start-of-the-week Toughie from Silvanus Continue reading “Toughie 2686”
Toughie No 2654 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ****
Another enjoyable crossword from Silvanus Continue reading “Toughie 2654”
Toughie No 2634 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus usually produces Toughies at the easier end of the spectrum Continue reading “Toughie 2634”