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EV 1549 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1549 (Hints)

Elementary IV: A Dramatic Instruction by Kcit

Hints and tips by Phibs

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Today we have the fourth in the Elementary series, the overall motif for which should now be clear to those who have tackled puzzles I-III.
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DT 30047 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30047 Hints)

The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by crypticsue)

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I’ve provided a few hints for what I think must be a Chalicea Saturday Prize Puzzle before I have to go out and help a friend who is recovering from a knee replacement. Many of the clues I haven’t hinted are anagrams, hidden words, or old friends, but if you need any help, I’ll be back before lunch to assist with any queries
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DT 30041 (Full Review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30041

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 16th July 2022

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

I don’t think anyone was surprised to find that they were solving another Cephas pangram. Continue reading “DT 30041 (Full Review)”

Toughie 2891

Toughie No 2891 by Shamus

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

I haven’t had the pleasure of blogging a Shamus puzzle for some considerable time so it’s great to see him back on the Toughie rota.Continue reading

DT 30045

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30045

Hints and tips by StephenL

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Good morning from a cloudy South Devon. Here it’s been a case of “heatwave, what heatwave”….just lovely Summer’s days.

Today we have a quintessential Ray T, concisely clued Continue reading “DT 30045”