Christmas Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 100008
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on Sunday 25th December
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
Perfect Christmas morning entertainment, with some very nice themed clues. I’m going to select 13a, 4d, 6df and 15d for ‘special mention’
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Double Toughie No 100008
An Arrangement for 3 and 14 by Elgar
Hints and tips by Tilsit
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
The puzzle can be found under the Giant General Knowledge menu as No 100,008 and the solution can be found under the Giant General Knowledge menu as No 1,100,008
From clues to the eight answers entered in cells shaded grey, a consecutive arrangement of the (3-7 inclusive) letters of one member of a thematic octet must be removed before solving.… Continue reading
Toughie No 100008 by MynoT
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Mynot provides us with a seasonal offering that won’t delay you long from your present unwrapping or festive food and drink consumption. The only chestnuts to be found here are a couple of the old friends of the cryptic crossword solver. … Continue reading
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 100008 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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An unusually early Christmas lunch, to accommodate Son of BD who is working 2:00 pm till 9:00 pm today, has delayed these hints.
This puzzle is only available online as there are no newspapers today.… Continue reading