Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30588
Hints and tips by pommers
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hola from Almoradí on a bright and sunny morning. Spring has definitely sprung now and people, even Spanish, are beginning to appear wearing shorts. Not me thought. The temperature has to top 25°C for me to get the shorts out!
Today’s crossword is the usual Monday fare. Mostly straightforward but with a couple to scratch the head over. It didn’t help that I mistyped the last letter of 26d as an E which made 30a impossible. Spotted my error eventually and all was well.
Not sure about the setter as, unless I’m missing something, there’s only one pun in the quick crossword.
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A Puzzle by Rahmat Ali
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Sunday Toughie No 116
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A delightful Sunday Toughie from Zandio, which I really enjoyed. 16d was my favourite by a country mile and is awarded the “Sloopy” today, but I am sure you will have other favourites?
I have hinted just under half of an even 14a and 14d clues so there is leeway for a bonus hint if you need a nudge for those clues that hit the cutting room floor
Here we go…
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Enigmatic Variations 1638 (Hints)
Chilly by The Ace of Hearts
Hints and tips by The Numpties
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The Ace of Hearts has been producing crosswords for the Magpie, Listener, Enigmatic Variations, and Inquisitor series since 2015.… Continue reading
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3260 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where we are experiencing a good example of Manitoba Spring weather, or anywhere else in Canada come to that; yesterday was a beautiful sunny day with a temperature of 20 degrees and on Thursday the forecast is for 2 degrees and fluffy white precipitation!… Continue reading
A Puzzle by Starhorse
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30587 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by crypticsue)
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Toughie No 3252 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
I found this tricky with some new words.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30581
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 6th April 2024
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment *****
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