Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28131
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Bonjour from Les Gorges du Chambon, near Montbron in the Charente.… Continue reading
Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Bonjour from Les Gorges du Chambon, near Montbron in the Charente.… Continue reading
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I took a bit longer over this one but can’t particularly see why now I’m typing the review. I didn’t notice that it was a pangram until quite far along in the solving process which might have something to do with it. Lots to enjoy in amongst all the Lego and anagrams. I particularly liked the idea of confused emus!
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I struggled a bit towards the end of this.… Continue reading
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Another fine Sunday puzzle, the enjoyment of which was slightly spoiled for me when I realised how many times I was typing the word ‘inserted’ when preparing this review. One favourite today, the splendid 13d – Gazza called it Clue of the Month, I think it should probably go on the shortlist for Clue of the Year.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa where we have been enjoying an extensive spell of hot, sunny weather.… Continue reading
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The grid meant that quite a lot of the answers had an unchecked first letter which made this puzzle more difficult that it might otherwise have been.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Early this morning, before we could go out in the car, we had to melt the ice on the windscreen.… Continue reading