Toughie No 2800 by Elgar
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
Lovely clues and a clever Nina indicated by 15d. Continue reading “Toughie 2800”
Category: Crosswords
Hints and tips for completing Daily Telegraph Cryptic crosswords
DT 29908
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29908
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on a bright but chilly morning.… Continue reading
DT 29903
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29903
A full review by crypticsue
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This puzzle was published on 5th February 2022
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Another typical Chalicea Saturday Prize Puzzle Continue reading “DT 29903”
Toughie 2799
Toughie No 2799 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
I thought that this was on the easier side for a Beam Toughie but it still required some thought to understand how some of the stretched synonyms worked.… Continue reading
DT 29907
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29907
Hints and tips by Miffypops
Wise Wordlers Welcome
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Today’s puzzle should entertain and amuse most of our readership today. It is quite accessible. Continue reading “DT 29907”
EV 1524
Toughie 2798
Toughie No 2798 by Serpent
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
DT 29906
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29906
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
During the last week a moisture laden weather system from the tropics has taken a leisurely cruise across the length and breadth of New Zealand giving most of us a thorough mid-summer drenching.… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie 1
Sunday Toughie No 1 by proXimal
A full review by Big Dave
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This puzzle was published on 30th January 2022
BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ***
This is the first of a new series of Sunday Toughies. Unlike other Toughie crosswords this is a Prize puzzle. I found it difficult but not very satisfying, hence the ratings. Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 1”
ST 3145
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3145
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 30th Jan 2022
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata. Dada’s Sunday puzzle appeared somewhat more straightforward this time but as usual, I enjoyed solving it. I now have the pleasure of presenting to you a full review of the same and would be happy to have your valuable comments. Continue reading “ST 3145”