Toughie No 953 by Notabilis
The Master at work!
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
Notabilis is one of a handful of Toughie setters who consistently produce five-star puzzles.
Day: 29 March 2013
DT 27138
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27138
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Although I must have blogged hundreds of Giovanni’s puzzles by now I wouldn’t have associated this one with him if I hadn’t known that he always provides the Friday back-pager. In spite of the date there are no trademark religious references and no classical allusions. I thought that it was pretty straightforward – how did you get on?
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DT 27133
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27133
A full review by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Gnomey’s stuck in a dark basement again (the lives these young men lead!) and his very last minute emailed plea for help gives me the chance to review this Cephas puzzle – Cephas is definitely increasing the difficulty level these days which adds to the enjoyment factor too.