Online Crossword Masterclass for Aspiring Setters and Advanced Solvers
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Day: 3 August 2021
Toughie 2689
Toughie No 2689 by Dada
Hints and tips by Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Dada has presented a grid of only twenty-eight solutions today. 16 of those have unchecked first letters which always increases the difficulty level of a puzzle. Continue reading “Toughie 2689”
DT 29744
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29744
Hints and tips by Mr K
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone. I found much to like in today's fine puzzle, so I have bumped the enjoyment rating up to a star above average. There's nothing obscure or convoluted in the clueing, with most of the challenge coming from excellent misdirection and skilfully disguised definitions. I would very much like to know who created a puzzle this entertaining. So if our compiler is reading, perhaps they could post a comment below? Continue reading "DT 29744"