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ST 2912 (Hints)

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2912 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg – only the Women’s Softball Final and the Closing Ceremony (and (most importantly) the volunteers’ appreciation party) of a very successful Summer Games to go.… Continue reading

DT 28504 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28504 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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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.

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DT 28498

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28498

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Saturday 5th August

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Morning All! This was a two star difficulty solve but a lot of fun.

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ST 2910

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2910

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 30th July

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Morning All! Another quick solve this week with some very good clues in my opinion.

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Toughie 1861

Toughie No 1861 by Firefly

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment **

Thanks to Firefly for a puzzle which was fairly straightforward though I can’t honestly say that I enjoyed it a great deal since it didn’t seem to have much in the way of sparkle.… Continue reading