July 6, 2010 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 383

Toughie No 383 by Cephas

Mother Hubbard should have looked here!

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While not one of the more difficult Toughies, well it is Tuesday after all, there’s still plenty to savour in this puzzle!

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DT 26285

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26285

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Ray T must have taken pity on us this week because this puzzle is not as tricky as his usual offerings. The downside is that, amongst the clever and amusing clues, there are several cryptic definitions which are a bit weak. As always we’re keen to hear your views, so let us have a comment.
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