Toughie No 2827 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
It’s been some considerable time since I had the pleasure of blogging a Sparks production so I was delighted to find him appearing on a Thursday.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29949
Hints and tips by StephenL
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning everyone from a sunny deepest Devon.
If, like me, you rose this morning bright eyed and bushy tailed and with a spring in your step anticipating your fortnightly challenge with Mr T then you’re going to be a bit disappointed as I’m pretty sure this is not his work. Continue reading “DT 29949”
Enigmatic Variations 1531
The Correct Solution by Gaston
Setter’s Blog
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Toughie No 2826 by Logman
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ***
Logman’s turn to provide the Wednesday Toughie Continue reading “Toughie 2826”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29948
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
Today we take one small step towards winter. Or put another way, we print out the puzzle and start solving at noon instead of 1pm.… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie No 8 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on 20th March 2022 Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 8”
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3152
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 20th March 2022
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
Straightforward to solve (apart from the error in 27a) and easy to explain – the perfect crossword for a Sunday morning when it was too nice to stay indoors Continue reading “ST 3152”
Toughie No 2825 by Donnybrook
Hints and tips by Miffypops

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Chris M Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment *****
A teaser Toughie from Donnybrook, a popular setter who is guaranteed to bring a smile or two when solving Continue reading “Toughie 2825”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29946
Hints and tips by Falcon
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Ottawa, where winter has shown itself not quite yet ready to surrender.… Continue reading