Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29919
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Once seen it cannot be unseen. 6 down. 4 down. 5 across. Could this be true? Continue reading “DT 29919”
Author: Miffypops
Miffypops once lived deep in the rural beauty of South Warwickshire. He now lives just across the border in Leicestershire with his long suffering wife (Saint) Sharon.
Thanks to his parents he cannot remember life without crossword puzzles.
Toughie 2801
Toughie No 2801 by Moeraki
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
After a poor first pass the few checkers I had led me towards a rather fast finish. Tough enough for a Tuesday Toughie slot but accessible enough for all levels to tackle. Continue reading “Toughie 2801”
DT 29907
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29907
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Wise Wordlers Welcome
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Today’s puzzle should entertain and amuse most of our readership today. It is quite accessible. Continue reading “DT 29907”
Toughie 2793
Toughie No 2793 by Robyn
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from the Trough of Bowland where the day has began with an excellent Tuesday Toughie from Robyn, an inventive setter, fast becoming a favourite. Continue reading “Toughie 2793”
DT 29895
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29895
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NAS Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****
Yesterday I changed my newspaper subscription from ‘Print’ to ‘Online Digital’
My direct debit will change from £52 per month to £55 per annum.… Continue reading
Toughie 2785
Toughie No 2785 by Chalicea
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from the bottom of the barrel where we have a beautifully patterned sky and Sir Van Morrison singing sweetly to us from the album Hymns To The Silence. I had no idea as to the setter of this Toughie puzzle but it all fell together well with enough answers in after a couple of passes to allow the checkers to suggest the remaining answers. Continue reading “Toughie 2785”
DT 29883
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29883
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Often mischievous but never wicked
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Blogged from the Lexus dealership in Coventry whilst wondering if it is possible to sneak this little beauty past Saint Sharon. Continue reading “DT 29883”
Toughie 2777
Toughie No 2777 by Gila
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
In the words of a fellow blogger “An actual Toughie on a Tuesday” Continue reading “Toughie 2777”
DT 29871
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29871
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BD Rating – Difficulty ********** due to Saint Sharon not checking that I had my glasses and phone with me when she picked me up from the pub last night.… Continue reading
Toughie 2773
Toughie No 2773 by Robyn
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *****
Today’s Toughie from Robyn is so cleverly clued with hardly any gimmies. Each answer requiring a bit of thought. When the checkers made an answer obvious I still had to question the wordplay. I like these new kids on the block. Continue reading “Toughie 2773”