Toughie No 3276 by Osmosis
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
I think it’s Osmosis. Does anyone know where to get the toughie setters these days?… Continue reading
Category: Osmosis
Osmosis is Michael Warburton. He is also Scorpion of the Independent and Aardvark of the Financial Times.
Toughie 3260
Toughie No 3260 by Osmosis
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Some easy clues, but also a few new words for me – 7d was the last one in!
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Toughie 3244
Toughie No 3244 by Osmosis
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Some easy clues, some not so easy. We’re back to near pangrams, I think a J is missing.
Toughie 3228
Toughie No 3228 by Osmosis
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A near double pangram (one J & K?).… Continue reading
Toughie 3220
Toughie No 3220 by Osmosis
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Good lord! We have a full pangram!
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Toughie 3196
Toughie No 3196 by Osmosis
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I found this much easier than the last Osmosis and as a result more enjoyable.… Continue reading
Toughie 3188
Toughie No 3188 by Osmosis
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More vague clueing from Osmosis, and a W short of a pangram.
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Toughie 3180
Toughie No 3180 by Osmosis
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
I struggled with this today, could just be me.… Continue reading
Toughie 3156
Toughie No 3156 by Osmosis
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Argh. I finished the blog then somehow deleted it and had to redo the lot, sorry I’m late.… Continue reading
Toughie 3148
Toughie No 3148 by Osmosis
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
“F” is missing today. The two long clues have strong hints in their first few letters, and once they are in place the rest of the puzzle follows nicely
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