Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29979
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good day one and all. I have no idea who set today’s puzzle but I found it very enjoyable and a lot easier than last Thursdays offering. Continue reading “DT 29979”
Toughie No 2841 by Chalicea
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I’m not here to be perfect. I’m here to be me
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
A slightly tougher offering from the lovely Chalicea today using a smattering of slightly obscure synonyms which might cause some solvers a bit of trouble. Continue reading “Toughie 2841”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29967
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Ratings by Beaver - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ****
It’s a good day. The sun Is out and I get to review a puzzle by RayT, one of my favourite setters. Continue reading "DT 29967"
Toughie No 2833 by Dada
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Chris M rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from the bottom of my Barrel. We have a just right Tuesday Toughie from Dada Continue reading “Toughie 2833”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29955
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Beaver Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Let’s play guess the setter. It is one of your favourites and definitely not RayT or Giovanni
Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2825 by Donnybrook
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment *****
A teaser Toughie from Donnybrook, a popular setter who is guaranteed to bring a smile or two when solving Continue reading “Toughie 2825”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29943
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I’m not here to be perfect. I’m here to be me
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Crisscross Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
Good morning from our little barrel where the sun is shining brightly already.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2817 by Chalicea
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Doncha just love it when 1 across falls at your feet and you get that ‘Piece of cake, I can do this feeling’? Continue reading “Toughie 2817”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29931
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Rating by Beaver – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Before I rattle aimlessly on about todays puzzle I want to draw your attention to fellow blogger Rahmat Ali who reviews the full Sunday puzzle after the prize draw closing date. His reviews make for the best reading anywhere on Big Dave’s website. A most interesting cornucopia of facts and accounts of life in Kolkata written in a delightful manner. Have yourselves a gander. You are unlikely to be disappointed Continue reading “DT 29931”
Toughie No 2809
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ChrisM Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment *****
Many thanks to Gila for a perfect Tuesday Toughienough puzzle Continue reading “Toughie 2809”