October 2012 – Page 7 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

ST 2658

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2658

A full review by gnomethang

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Morning All! We had a reasonably straightforward puzzle last Sunday week. There were a few clues that looked a bit daunting but the wordplay cleared them up OK with the checking letters. I peg this as a 1.4 standard Virgilius. As usual the definitions have been underlined.

 
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Toughie 852

Toughie No 852 by Micawber

Soldiers Having a Hard Time

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

We have another superb puzzle from Micawber, not overly difficult but tremendously entertaining. Let us know how you got on and how you enjoyed it.

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DT 26987

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26987

Hints and tips by scchua

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

A not too difficult (2*) puzzle today, with a 3* for enjoyment.  Quite a variety of topics in the clues and answers to test and pique one’s interest.  Thank you to setter.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. “[xxx]” denotes a synonym or equivalent to “xxx”.

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DT 26986

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26986

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Today’s puzzle has the feel of a Petitjean (as always I could be wrong). It does contain one totally new word for me but I did find it very enjoyable. Tell us how you got on.
The answers are concealed between the curly brackets under the clues. Highlight the gap to make them visible.

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