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DT 28480 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28480 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club
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Morning all!

While the boss is off getting poked and prodded, I’m holding the fort to help you tackle this splendid Saturday puzzle from our Mysteron.

Lots of nice clues to admire here today and while it didn’t hold me up too much, it was a very pleasant solve.  A few transport -based clues today.

As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.  Please remember not to give additional help or you will be sent to the naughty step.

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DT 28474

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28474

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 2nd July

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Morning All! This probably would have been a one star time if I were not enjoying the conversations in Macclesfield. There were a few easy starters and a few that took a bit of parsing.
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Toughie 1846

Toughie No 1846 by Shamus

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Hi everybody.  As I was remiss and didn’t include pictures on Tuesday I am required to make up the time on today’s puzzle. … Continue reading