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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)

Toughie 3584

by Gazza  

Toughie No 3584 by Elgar
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****

Elgar is not quite at his most fiendish today but it’s all very clever and enjoyable. Thanks to him.
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Toughie 3580

by Gazza  

Toughie No 3580 by Karla
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****

In a comment on his last Toughie blog Karla promised to stiffen things up in his next Toughie offering – he’s been as good as his word though this puzzle is still pretty accessible as well as being very enjoyable. Thanks to him.
I remembered to look for a Nina this time but I can’t find one – can you?
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Toughie 3572

by Gazza  

Toughie No 3572 by Osmosis
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****

A properly tough Friday-level puzzle with no anagrams which I enjoyed doing battle with. Thanks to Osmosis.

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DT 31066

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31066

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

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday.  I thought this puzzle was very enjoyable with a difficulty level around average for the Friday slot.  I hope our setter drops in later to claim it.  Continue reading "DT 31066"