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DT 27104

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27104

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Good morning from South of the Loire. A very enjoyable crossword from the Monday maestro this morning, helped significantly by bright sunshine, even though we had a frost over night.

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DT 27098

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27098

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After a day of rain yesterday, the sun has come out, which put me in just the right mood to enjoy this crossword from the Monday maestro.

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DT 27086

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27086

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Those of you who like anagrams are in for a treat, about a third of this crossword consists of anagrams of one type or another. Otherwise a nice gentle straightforward solve to start the week.

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DT 27083

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27083

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Apologies for missing Monday, but we had another appointment at the vet. However it gave me a chance to blog this Ray T. production this morning, and good fun it was too.

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DT 27074

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27074

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I didn’t think this was up to the same standard as the last two crosswords from the Monday Maestro, what do you think?

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DT 27062

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27062

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I enjoyed this themed puzzle from the maestro this morning, as it brightened up what is a dull cold day south of the Loire. I particularly enjoyed unravelling 17 and 24d. What did you think?

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DT 27057

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27057

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everybody. As expected we have an appropriately themed and fun puzzle from the Maestro this morning.

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