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Toughie 2475

Toughie No 2475 by Stick Insect

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

I’ve realised that some potential solvers check the difficulty stars on the Toughie blog before deciding whether or not to try the puzzle.… Continue reading

ST 3064

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3064

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on 12th July 2020

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Morning All! – I didn’t solve this on the day due to Golf and Apres-Golf but certainly enjoyed many of the clues, particularly when sorting them out for the review.

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DT 29421

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29421

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone.  Another Tuesday brings another Tuesday puzzle.  Not much more to be said really, so let's get on with the hinty part of the blog.  Continue reading "DT 29421"

DT 29420

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29420

Hints and tips by Falcon

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

Greetings from Ottawa. Yes, I’m back again, pommers having graciously agreed to a swap of assignments so I can make myself available for a family celebration next week.… Continue reading

ST 3065 (Hints)

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3065 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where we have been having typical Prairie summer weather – warm/hot temperatures with high humidity, which creates ideal conditions for late afternoon/evening ‘pop up’ thunder showers!… Continue reading