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ST 2804

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2804

A full review by crypticsue

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

This puzzle was published on Sunday, 12th July 2015

I was away visiting No 1 son and his family in Northern Ireland (see 18d below) when this puzzle was published so didn’t get have the pleasure of solving it until later in the week.   I also carefully avoided looking at the Hints & Tips provided by Big Dave and the comments, as I didn’t want my view of the puzzle to be influenced before I’d even started it.   I agree with those who enjoyed themselves and am grateful to our setter both for the entertainment and the subsequent explanation of why the clue for 3d wasn’t quite right!

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ST 2804 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2804 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, a number of the more difficult clues have been selected and hints provided for them.

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