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DT 26013

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.

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DT 26007

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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DT 26001

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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DT 25995

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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DT 25989

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25989

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

Today’s seemed much harder than usual, for some reason I got stuck in the top right hand corner for what seemed like ages. A Composer, artist and public school also help to confuse the issue. But once again we have a nicely crafted crossword that is enjoyable to do and gives satisfaction on completion.

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DT 25983

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25983

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****

Another classic Friday crossword, that cannot be faulted – enjoy. The top right corner is the most tricky, but it’s where the best clues are for me. Your views and opinions appreciated as always.
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DT 25977

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25977

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

Not too difficult, but not too easy either. A nice mixture of clues varying in complexity. A good crossword for polishing your skills and typical for a Friday.
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DT 25971

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25971

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment **

Not sure about this crossword, maybe I got out of the wrong side of bed this morning, but I personally felt that this was somewhat 16a. and is only rescued by 18a. Comments appreciated as always.
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DT 25965

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25965

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****

A smorgasbord of a crossword today, with historical, poetic, botanic and film references all in the mix. That, however does not detract from the crossword’s enjoyment. If you are new to the blog, to see the answer, just highlight the blank space between the curly brackets.

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DT 25959

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25959

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

Not as complicated today, although the grid was a bit “cornery”, there are some nice “gimme” clues available in all corners to get you started. For example 2d, 7d, 24a, and 12d. Mind you it still deserves three stars because after that you still have to tease out the other answers.

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