Toughie No 3401 by Dharma
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An utterly charming puzzle from Dharma to see out the year in style: cunning misdirection, masked definitions and typically smart surfaces. Nowt outlandish here. My difficulty rating will, I’m sure, meet with snorts of derision as per usual, but Dharma’s style has always suited me down to the ground. Hopefully, I won’t be entirely alone! All yours.
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Toughie No 3377 by Dharma
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As usual with Dharma, some very fair definitions coupled with some pretty garlicky wordplay.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3361 by Dharma
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Another charmer from Dharma. Very toothsome indeed. The top half flew in, thanks largely, as ever, to very fair definitions.
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Toughie No 3345 by Dharma
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Spot on. Dharma’s best yet, for my money.
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Toughie No 3333 by Dharma
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
As ever with Dharma, his typically fair definitions often got me over the line before I’d fully worked out all of the machinery.
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Toughie No 3313 by Dharma
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It’s always fun to see Dharma back to kick things off.
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Toughie No 3298 by Dharma
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Dharma’s turn to provide our Wednesday Toughie
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Toughie No 3282 by Dharma
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Toughie No 3262 by Dharma
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ***
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Toughie No 3246 by Dharma
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