Toughie No 1590 by Beam
Hints and tips by Bufo
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
So we didn’t get a special birthday crossword today which is a pity.… Continue reading
Month: April 2016
ST 2843
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2843
A full review by gnomethang
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
This puzzle was published on Sunday, 10th April 2016
Morning All! I didn’t find this one too tricky and the standout clue for me was the triple hidden word. Plenty of other hidden words as well!
DT 28094
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28094
Hints and tips by Falcon
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa where a very wintery March has given way to quite a glorious April.… Continue reading
Toughie 1589
Toughie No 1589 by Petitjean
A cakewalk
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I am a great fan of Petitjean’s quirky puzzles but I thought that this one was probably more suited to the back page than the Toughie slot.… Continue reading
DT 28093
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28093
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
It is end of first term school holidays here and we have all three of our granddaughters staying with us for a few days.… Continue reading
Summer Masterclass (June 2016)
Crossword Masterclass for Aspiring Setters and Advanced Solvers
Brighton, Saturday 25 June 2016
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman:
Toughie 1588
Toughie No 1588 by Shamus
Hints and tips by Kitty
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Hello friends! Thanks to Toro who has done a splendid job of launching the Toughie week but who has decided to scale back his blogging commitments. … Continue reading
DT 28092
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28092
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
This is my last back-page blog for the time being – from next week a new mystery blogger will be taking on the responsibility for the hints and tips on Tuesdays.… Continue reading
DT 28091
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28091
Hints and tips by Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Today we have a typical Rufus puzzle. Elegant and fair clues with lovely surface readings.… Continue reading