Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,561
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I solved this at midnight then wrote the blog this morning.… Continue reading
Category: Thursday
Currently Thursday does not appear to have a regular setter, although since Autumn 2010 Ray T features frequently. During 2009 almost all of the Thursday puzzles were set by Jay.
Toughie 3231
Toughie No 3231 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Beam has given us a fairly gentle puzzle today. Thanks to him.
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DT 30555
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,555
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A busy week here in Shabbo Towers. As advised last week, we were up in Suffolk for Ma Shabbo’s 90th birthday on Saturday and Sunday.… Continue reading
Toughie 3227
Toughie No 3227 by Kcit
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I found the top half of this puzzle very gentle although it did get a little tougher towards the bottom.… Continue reading
DT 30549
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,549
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
We get an extra day free of charge this year, so make the most of it!… Continue reading
Toughie 3223
Toughie No 3223 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I thought that Silvanus had upped his difficulty level a smidgen with this very enjoyable puzzle. Thanks to him.
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DT 30543
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,543
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from Welwyn Garden City. I have no inside information on the identity of today’s setter, but I found the puzzle slightly trickier than a “normal” Thursday and the grid was not particularly user-friendly.… Continue reading
Toughie 3219
Toughie No 3219 by Django
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Django’s being pretty gentle with us today but he’s as enjoyable as ever.… Continue reading
DT 30537
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,537
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from Welwyn Garden City, where it looks like being a lovely day.… Continue reading
Toughie 3215
Toughie No 3215 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Beam has given us a pretty gentle puzzle today with all of his usual trademarks. Thanks to him.
My only hold-up was needing to check one of the reptiles in 25a. Now I know where one of our Toughie setters got his pseudonym from.
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