Toughie No 3421 by Chalicea
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Chalicea’s back with her magic (South African, Scandi and Scots today) dictionary, a couple of semicolons and even a bonus Quickie clue (19d).… Continue reading
Toughie No 3393 by Chalicea
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Huzzah! I predict total agreement for once. That must be a first.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3365 by Chalicea
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Very light indeed. I think, for once, we can all agree on a difficulty rating.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3349 by Chalicea
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This was very jolly, extremely brisk and rather generous.
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Toughie No 3325 by Chalicea
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Chalicea’s magic dictionary gets a well-earned rest this week with only 9a and 12d needing Chamberchecks.
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Toughie No 3305 by Chalicea
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It’s always grand to see Chalicea back on a Tuesday and she’s been quite sparing with her magic dictionary today, with just a splodge of Spanish, a dash of second-string definitions and, of course, a fourth stomach.
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Toughie No 3285 by Chalicea
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A warm welcome back to Chalicea who’s been remarkably sparing with her magic dictionary today.
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Toughie No 3257 by Chalicea
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A hearty welcome back for Chalicea. She’s always hugely enjoyable and, better yet, I don’t (usually) have to look for – and invariably miss – a pangram or, worse still, a pesky Nina.
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Toughie No 3237 by Chalicea
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I’m still chuckling about a back-handed aside from the wife.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3205 by Chalicea
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I hope you all braved Isha and are now safely braced for Jocelyn.… Continue reading