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DT 29730

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29730

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 17th Jul 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. A really straightforward yet entertaining Saturday puzzle from the setter. I now feel happy to present to you a full review of it for your kind perusal and valuable feedback. Continue reading “DT 29730”

Toughie 2683

Toughie No 2683 by Firefly

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Firefly has given us a themed puzzle based on 10a where all the themed entries (except 9a) have something extra in common, as explained in 28/17a.… Continue reading

DT 29733

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29733

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

The Kiwis are away this week so I am stepping in. Fortunately there was nothing too tricky in this, yet another excellent Wednesday puzzle. Continue reading “DT 29733”

Toughie 2681

Toughie No 2681 by Gila

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from the St George hotel in sunny Harrogate. Today’s puzzle from Gila is an interesting mix of easy anagrams and harder to solve clues. Just about the right level for a Tuesday Toughie. Continue reading “Toughie 2681”

DT 29732

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29732

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone. I was finding this puzzle typically Tuesdayish until I got hung up for a while on a cluster of clues down in the SW.  A peek at the Chambers Crossword Dictionary provided the inspiration needed to complete the grid fill. I thought there were a few particularly clever clues sprinkled throughout the grid.  All in all, the solve was good fun. Continue reading "DT 29732"