Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27202
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BD Rating – Difficulty * + */2 – Enjoyment ***
An easy enjoyable puzzle from Jay. I’d give it a 1.5* for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
Author: scchua
DT 27196
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27196
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BD Rating – Difficulty *+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
A straightforward enjoyable puzzle from Jay. I give it a 1.5 – 2*, but nearer 1.5, for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
DT 27190
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27190
Hints and tips by scchua
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Another enjoyable crossword from Jay. A couple at the end took slightly longer, so I’d rate this a 1.5-2* for difficulty, and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
DT 27184
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27184
Hints and tips by scchua
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This was quite easy (1.5-2* difficulty), and a 3* for enjoyment (short as it was). Thanks to Jay.
DT 27178
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27178
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This was quite enjoyably easy. So I’d give it a 2-1.5* for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
DT 27172
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27172
Hints and tips by scchua
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This was a slow start, but the solving rate then quickened, so that I’d give this a 2.5* difficulty/3* enjoyment rating. Thanks to Jay.
DT 27166
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27166
Hints and tips by scchua
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At the end, I was held back by 3 of the longer answers, so I’ll rate this a 2.5* for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
DT 27160
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27160
Hints and tips by scchua
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Another straightforward and enjoyable puzzle from Jay. A 2*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment for me. Thanks to Jay.
DT 27154
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27154
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BD Rating – Difficulty **+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
This was a little hard to get into, and the last couple held me up. Otherwise staightforward. A 2-2.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
DT 27148
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27148
Hints and tips by scchua
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Good one from Jay. A little pause before completing the NW corner, but otherwise smooth sailing. So 2-2.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks Jay.