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DT 31204

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31204

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** -  Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday.  Today we have a fun puzzle with tight cryptic grammar, solid definitions and nothing too esoteric. Continue reading "DT 31204"

DT 31192

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31192

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** -  Enjoyment ****

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I thought this puzzle was just excellent, with many penny drop moments encountered either finding the answers or parsing the wordplay.  Continue reading "DT 31192"

DT 31186

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31186

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** -  Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I couldn’t see today’s Quickie Pun. Not sure if that’s because I’m American or because I’m tired, but I hope somebody from the commentariat will help out there.  Continue reading "DT 31186"

DT 31168

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31168

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty **** -  Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday.  Today we have a puzzle where intricate wordplay and complex letter algebra trumps everything else.  Continue reading "DT 31168"