Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26049
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Having got used to the Friday puzzle being the highlight of the week, I must admit to being a tad disappointed with this one. There’s nothing specifically wrong with it, but I didn’t get the “wow” factor from any of the clues, and (I know this is subjective, and others may disagree) I thought that it was on the easier side of average in terms of difficulty.
I look forward to hearing your views, especially those of our correspondents who usually have problems on a Friday.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26043
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
It’s Friday already and we have another gem from our usual Friday setter, full of immaculately constructed clues with a few chuckles thrown in. I debated whether to give this three or four stars for difficulty, and ended up with four. I’m sure we’ll get comments ranging from “easiest of the week” to “total nightmare” – please do continue to give us your views; it’s the variety of comments that makes the blog so interesting!
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26037
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Friday’s puzzle is more often than not both the most difficult and the most entertaining one of the week, and this one is no exception. I have reservations about a couple of the clues, but overall it was very enjoyable.
As usual the answers are hidden inside the curly brackets – if you’re stuck you can highlight the white space inside to reveal them.
As always we welcome comments. If you’re a regular visitor and have never left a comment, now is the time to introduce yourself and let us know what you like, or don’t like, about the blog!
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26031
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Back in the Friday slot, because Gazza is taking a day off and what do we have? Not an overly difficult puzzle today, but a little tricky in places. But otherwise perfectly enjoyable entertainment.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26025
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A pleasant exercise, as usual on a Friday, with one or two more difficult clues thrown in to keep us on our toes. Getting 17a early is a big help in solving the other clues.
As usual the answers are hidden inside the curly brackets. Just highlight the white space inside to reveal them.
To our many readers who have yet to “come out” and reveal themselves – don’t be shy, we’re a friendly bunch here and we won’t bite, so introduce yourself via a comment. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced solver or a novice – remember that everyone was a novice once!
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26019
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
This is my first Friday review and what a pleasure it is to do. Each clue is well crafted with some excellent surface readings. Some may quibble at the presence of five place names but each is very well known.
As usual the answers are hidden inside the curly brackets – just select the white space to reveal them. Also, please take the time to express how much you were entertained by the puzzle by clicking on one of the five stars at the bottom of the review. As always we’d be delighted to get a comment from you.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26013
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Beware of what you ask for. After last Friday’s gentle stroll, today’s crossword is certainly not a walk in the park. Today we have a much more difficult crossword, although that does not detract from its enjoyment. (Even if the grid is a bit cornery).
Please take some time to enjoy the excellent surface readings.
As usual feel free to leave your comments.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26007
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
This is a nice straightforward crossword today, although some will be disappointed by it, new cruciverbalist’s should enjoy it. From a personal point of view a number of weak cryptic definitions made this crossword a bit of a let down. As usual comments are appreciated, and please let us know how much you actually liked or disliked it by voting.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26001
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
An interesting puzzle today, but thankfully it is nowhere near as difficult as yesterdays. A number of accessible clues that allows access to the rest of the crossword by providing some of the relevant checking letters. There is the usual nice mix of well defined clues, and at least two or three that raise a smile. All in all a nice pleasant ramble after yesterday’s workout. 10a is a new word for me today.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25995
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
A tougher crossword I think today than we have had for a number of weeks. But still very enjoyable. I do however have a small whinge about the definition for 8 down and 11 across. The answers are as usual are hidden between the curly brackets, just highlight the blank space. Comments as always appreciated.
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