Toughie No 1879 by Elgar
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
This is Elgar’s 120th Telegraph Toughie and it is of the usual high standard.… Continue reading
Author: Dutch
Toughie 1859
Toughie No 1859 by Notabilis
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment *****
A stunningly good puzzle from Notabilis showing some very tidy cluemanship and trademark precision.… Continue reading
Toughie 1855
Toughie No 1855 by Sparks
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***/****
I enjoyed this, though I didn’t know who the setter was at the time of solving (thanks CS for filling me in).… Continue reading
Toughie 1851
Toughie No 1851 by proXimal
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***/****
Thankfully a not-over-the-top-difficult puzzle from proXimal. My top half seemed to go in fairly smoothly, then I slowed down considerably as I sank towards the bottom.… Continue reading
Toughie 1847
Toughie No 1847 by Elgar
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
Another corker from Elgar. This is his 119th Toughie puzzle, and the 15-letter Nina relates to that.… Continue reading
Toughie 1843
Toughie No 1843 by Elkamere
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
How delightful to have an Elkamere puzzle on the day his Macclesfield S&B crossword meeting kicks off.… Continue reading
Toughie 1839
Toughie No 1839 by Notabilis
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Another elegant puzzle by Notabilis with fun wordplay, lovely indications and clever definitions.… Continue reading
Toughie 1831
Toughie No 1831 by proXimal
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I did feel a little panic when I saw the setter’s name but happily I managed to do this before the school run this morning, within 3* difficulty time.… Continue reading
Toughie 1827
Toughie No 1827 by Elkamere
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
I was a bit pre-occupied with the elections and can’t remember exactly how long this took me to solve, I think roughly 3* difficulty.… Continue reading
Toughie 1819
Toughie No 1819 by Elgar
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
A slightly gentler offering from Elgar with a few easier clues to give you a foothold – so do 19d.… Continue reading