Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30892
Hints and tips by Mr K
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ***
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Category: DT Cryptic Crosswords
Hints and tips for completing the regular Daily Telegraph Cryptic crosswords
DT 30887 (Full Review)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30887
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 29th March 2025
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Toughie 3455
Toughie No 3455 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
Beam comes round regularly every fourth Thursday and this is a typical example of his setting art though fairly gentle if you’re aware of his little tricks. Thanks to him for the enjoyment.
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DT 30891
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30891
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A most enjoyable puzzle and it’s definitely not one of RayT’s, so that leaves…
Ticks from me are awarded to 13a, 15a, 20a, 1d, 7d and 17d, with a double tick to 27a.
Great stuff!
In the blog below, the definition element of each clue has been underlined, anagrams are CAPITALISED and the crossword technique “indicator words” are in brackets. The answers are concealed under the “Click Here” buttons. Please leave a comment telling us how you got on and what you thought of the puzzle. Please also try to be positive – it’s only a bit of fun.
Thank you, setter.
Toughie 3454
Toughie No 3454 by Weatherman
Hints and Tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
DT 30890
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30890
Hints and tips by Senf
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment */**
A very good Wednesday morning from Winnipeg where Spring has sort of sprung, almost, but the grass hasn’t riz yet, and the only birdies I have seen in significant numbers are the eponymous geese returning from their winter break.… Continue reading
DT 30889
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30889
Hints and tips by Huntsman
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** Enjoyment ***
Certainly a chillier start to the day here in Harpenden though it looks like it is trying to brighten up.
Today’s crossword is another gentle affair which should please those that found X-Type’s puzzle tougher than usual for a Monday. As ever an admirable brevity in the clueing. I don’t expect many will need the hints but there’s a few tunes & film clips to click on for any interested.
In the following hints, definitions are underlined, indicators are mostly in parentheses, and answers are revealed by clicking where shown as usual. Please leave a comment below on how you got on with the puzzle.
DT 30888
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30888
Hints and tips by Smylers
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Morning, and happy Smothering Monday to any Spoonerism fans celebrating. I found today’s crossword harder than any recent Monday backpagers I can remember, managing only 3 across clues on my first pass (though I did better on the downs). However, a lot of my hold-ups were being unable to work out anagrams; those are often the clue type I find hardest but are many solvers’ first answers in, so I’m guessing many of you will find it easier than I did. If you’re also one of the anagram-averse, maybe add another difficulty star.
DT 30887 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30887(Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by crypticsue)
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Toughie 3452
Toughie No 3452 by Karla
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Karla has given us a very enjoyable puzzle – many thanks to him. I forgot to look for a Nina in his last Toughie so I spent some time searching for one today, all to no avail – if you’ve had more success than I did do let me know!
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