Enigmatic Variations 1553 (Hints)
Exclamations by Maranga
Hints and tips by Phibs
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I wasn’t familiar with this setter, but a check of Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database (xwdb.info) revealed three previous EVs by Maranga, the most recent in 2019. Incidentally, this database is an invaluable resource for setters because it enables you not only to find out whether a particular theme has been used before in any of the major themed puzzles (including EV, IQ, Listener and the Magpie magazine) but also how it was treated by the setter.
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Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3174 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where we continue to experience Summer Storms with a funnel cloud here and there but nothing more serious than that (fingers crossed).… Continue reading
A Puzzle by Harold
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30071 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club
Hosted by Senf
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Hello, it’s me again. Mr Lynch’s fault again this week.
Cephas’s last ‘run’ of SPPs reached a total of ten; today he reaches number four in an attempt to best that last total – do I need to say that it is a pangram.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2908 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
In retrospect this all looks reasonable, but I struggled to the point where it started affecting my enjoyment.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30070
Hints and tips by Sloop John Bee
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good Morning from North Yorkshire. Deep Threat is otherwise engaged today.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30065
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 13th Aug 2022
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Kolkata.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2907 by Firefly
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ***
Thanks to Firefly for a pleasant Thursday Toughie.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30069
Hints and tips by StephenL
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Good morning everyone from a sunny South Devon coast where the water was calm and warm for my early sea swim.… Continue reading
EV 1551
Opinion by Chalicea
Setter’s Blog
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