October 30, 2012 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 867

Toughie No 867 by Warbler

At the Hop

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

When you see Warbler’s name as the setter you know two things – it’s going to be a very enjoyable puzzle and it’s not going to be too difficult.  Strictly speaking there’s a bit of a theme going on as well, which is revealed when three of the down clues have been solved.

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DT 27010

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27010

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

As well as the four colours round its periphery this puzzle has a mini-theme about horse-racing. I thought that it was quite pleasant without putting up too much of a fight; what did you think?
If you want to reveal an answer just highlight the gap between the curly brackets under the clue.

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