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DT28564

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28564

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 21st October 2017

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Not a read and write for me this week but I do have just one favourite clue 25a

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ST 2921

Sunday Telegraph No 2921

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 15th October 2017

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

Such a lot to enjoy as per usual on a Sunday morning – I’ll go for 13a as my favourite for reasons outlined below

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Toughie 1905

Toughie No 1905 by Osmosis

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Thanks to Osmosis for today’s puzzle which I thought was at the easier end of his toughness spectrum though with plenty of his trademark clues where the answer is built up from lots of little bits.… Continue reading

DT 28566

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28566

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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

 

Hello, everyone.  I found today’s puzzle somewhat tricky so I’m setting the difficulty rating at an average 3*. … Continue reading

DT 28565

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28565

Hints and tips by a subsonic Miffypops

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Good Morning Crosswordland. Your Monday morning blogger Miffypops still feels under the weather but is looking forward to a couple of days holiday.… Continue reading