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DT 29979

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29979
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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 2841

Toughie No 2841 by Chalicea

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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”

DT 29955

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 2825

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”

DT 29943

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29943
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Crisscross Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment *****

Good morning from our little barrel where the sun is shining brightly already.… Continue reading

Toughie 2817

Toughie No 2817 by Chalicea

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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”

DT 29931

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”