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Toughie 2848

Toughie No 2848 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

A few things I needed to look up. There’s a Nina used by 20d/22d, and plenty of quirkiness to keep us on our toes

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ST 2848

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2848

A full review by crypticsue

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

This puzzle was published on Sunday, 15th May 2016

Another perfectly splendid Sunday crossword –   I had *s by lots of clues I really liked, including the one someone else didn’t!!

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ST 2848 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2848 (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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