Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2496 – Review
A crossword for connoisseurs ~ a full analysis by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Another excellent puzzle with good surface reading throughout. A few minor quibbles, which are detailed below.
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Toughie No 199 by Elgar
Paradise Lost?
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Regular followers of the blog will know that I am a fully paid-up member of the Elgar fan club. While, in general, I enjoyed the puzzle, I thought that the wordplay on a few of the clues crossed over that elusive line between fair and unfair. I will be very interested to know what you thought, especially if you have a different interpretation of any of the wordplays.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26007
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
This is a nice straightforward crossword today, although some will be disappointed by it, new cruciverbalist’s should enjoy it. From a personal point of view a number of weak cryptic definitions made this crossword a bit of a let down. As usual comments are appreciated, and please let us know how much you actually liked or disliked it by voting.
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