Toughie No 1563 by proXimal
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ***
Go on, give it a go! I found it hard, but you have the hints.… Continue reading
Author: Dutch
Toughie 1548
Toughie No 1548 by Samuel
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I’m swapping with Toro this week – he is busy today and I leave this weekend for our annual skiing trip.… Continue reading
Toughie 1547
Toughie No 1547 by Elkamere
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
Elkamere has a brilliant puzzle today full of slick surface readings and surprise definitions – plenty of great penny drop moments – and a few easy ones to get us started.… Continue reading
Toughie 1543
Toughie No 1543 by Osmosis
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
A cracking puzzle from Osmosis to end the week – I enjoyed this thoroughly, especially the definitions.… Continue reading
Toughie 1539
Toughie No 1539 by Notabilis
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Solid and fun puzzle from Notabilis – the top half went in reasonably well and a few spicy bits in the bottom half slowed me down, but it still yielded in normal toughie time.… Continue reading
Toughie 1535
Toughie No 1535 by Firefly
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I did this puzzle when it came online at midnight, after going out for a curry and many beers, and perhaps not too surprisingly I did stare at the grid for a long time before anything happened – a bit unnerving when you know you have to write a blog.… Continue reading
Toughie 1531
Toughie No 1531 by Elkamere
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
I’m always happy when I get to blog an Elkamere.… Continue reading
Toughie 1528
Toughie No 1528 by MynoT
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
This is a last minute stand-in for Toro, who is struggling with a number of deadlines and I am now looking forward to the beer he owes me.… Continue reading
Toughie 1527
Toughie No 1527 by Osmosis
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
And a very happy New Year to everyone!… Continue reading
Toughie 100007
Toughie No 100007 by Shamus
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas to all of you!… Continue reading