Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25893
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A cryptic crossword that does “exactly what it says on the tin”.
Category: Friday
Friday’s current setter is Don Manley who is also known as Giovanni, Duck, Pasquale, Quixote, and Bradman (all punningly connected with the name Don or Donald)
DT Cryptic No 25887
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25887
A nice easy puzzle to end the week
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
DT Cryptic No 25881
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25881
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Another enjoyable Friday crossword, a good mix of clue types, and complexity along with one new word for me.
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DT Cryptic No 25875
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25875
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Another good solid puzzle, following on from yesterday’s, with a good variety of clues, spread thoughout.
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DT Cryptic No 25869
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25869
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Libellule is back in his usual Friday slot (last Friday he preferred to go and see France play Wales in Paris). BD
The rugby was excellent. Although a Friday night kick-off at 9.00pm was a little strange. Libellule
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DT Cryptic No 25863
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25863
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
DT Cryptic No 25857
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25857
A full analysis by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
DT Cryptic No 25851
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25851
Today’s hints and tips, by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
This is the first contribution from Libellule, so I hope you all enjoy it – I certainly did. Once again, the highlighted items link to supplementary information, often the answer to the clue. Don’t forget to let both of us know, via the comments below, what you think. BD
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