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ST 2878

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2878

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 11th December

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

 

Morning All! This was fairly straightforward with some great clues as ever.

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DT 28288

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28288

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Saturday 3rd December

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Morning All! This went in quite quickly apart from a couple of clues and on the whole I enjoyed it. Continue reading “DT 28288”

DT 28282

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28282

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Saturday 26th November

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Morning All! I found this quite straightforward and a bit samey when explaining the answers. Continue reading “DT 28282”

ST 2875

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2875

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 20th November

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ****

 

Morning All! The usual smoothness and enjoyment from Mr Greer. Continue reading “ST 2875”

ST 2874

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2874

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 13th November

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

 

Morning All! Quite a quick solve but the usual enjoyment Continue reading “ST 2874”

DT 28264

Daily Telegraph No 28264

A full review by gnomethang

This puzzle was published on 5th November 2016

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***   Enjoyment ****

Morning All! The difficulty was upped this week and I found the puzzle all the better for it.

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DT 28258

Daily Telegraph No 28258

A full review by gnomethang

This puzzle was published on 29th October 2016

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Morning All! I found this a quick solve with a few sticky and entertaining clues. In the end it came together quite quickly in about 2 star time fror me.

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ST 2871

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2871

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 23rd October

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

 

Morning All! – I found this a very straightforward solve but the review highlighted a number of clues that were very concise and also in other cases fairly wicked/playful. I think Tilsit mentioned those on the day. Top stuff!

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ST 2870

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2870

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 17th October

BD Rating – Difficulty **/***Enjoyment ****

 

Morning All! – A fun puzzle but reviewing I realised it felt like there were an awful lot of anagrams.

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DT 28240

Daily Telegraph No 28240

A full review by gnomethang

This puzzle was published on 8th October 2016

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BD Rating – Difficulty **   Enjoyment ***

Morning All! Apologies for last week’s no show – I was simply inundated with work. I loved the anagrams in this puzzle but didn’t enjoy a couple of niche references.

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