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Toughie 2713

Toughie No 2713 by Dada

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Good morning from The Roseland Peninsula where the sun is breaking through the early morning haze and casting a sheen upon the waters. With Dada as today’s setter Continue reading “Toughie 2713”

DT 29776

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29776

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Good morning from Miffypops Mansions where Saint Sharon is packing for our 10 day jaunt to Cornwall. I’m keeping out of her way as is usual. Today’s puzzle from Giovanni Continue reading “DT 29776”

Toughie 2709

Toughie No 2709 by Serpent

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The sun has got his hat on. Hip hip hip hooray

The sun has got his hat on and he’s coming out today

About time too.

As for today’s puzzle from serpent Continue reading “Toughie 2709”

Toughie 2705

Toughie No 2705 by Chalicea

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Happy Birthday

to

Sir Van Morrison

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A more straightforward offering from Chalicea today which makes reviewing the puzzle a lot easier than some. Continue reading “Toughie 2705”

Toughie 2697

Toughie No 2697 by Donnybrook

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G,Danga. Today’s Toughie falls into proper Toughie territory by dint of several nefarious clues that needed a bit of squeezing to wring out a suitable answer. Continue reading “Toughie 2697”

Toughie 2693

Toughie No 2693 by Robyn

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A second offering from Robyn who’s first Toughie puzzle 2669 appeared on June 29th and was very well received. Continue reading “Toughie 2693”

DT 29746

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29746

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Today we have a delightful puzzle from RayT. A setter held in high regard by many solvers and feared by many more. Continue reading “DT 29746”