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DT 28370

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28370

Hints and tips by pommers

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Morning all and welcome to a RayThursday.  I don’t think you’ll find this puzzle too difficult but it’s a “proper” RayT with a few stretched synonyms, a bit of innuendo and Her Majesty on parade. You’ll need your lateral thinking cap in some places but I found it a lot of fun.

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Toughie 1772

Toughie No 1772 by Dada

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Hi all.  Tuesday has come again, bringing with it a fun Toughie from Mr Halpern which caused me less trouble than the back page. … Continue reading

DT 28368

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28368

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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

 

Hello, everyone. I’m currently working my way through Don “Giovanni” Manley’s Chambers Crossword Manual, hoping to get better acquainted with the laws/rules/conventions of cryptic crosswords.… Continue reading