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Toughie No 3079 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Smooth surfaces, precise wordplay and not an obscurity in sight – these are the hallmarks of Silvanus.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3067 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
A fairly straightforward but very entertaining puzzle which I made more difficult than I should have down South by writing the 14d answer in the 15d space which gave me problems until I twigged what I’d done.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3051 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Many thanks to Silvanus for a most enjoyable puzzle.
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Toughie No 3031 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus is not too tricky today but the enjoyment factor is as high as ever.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3011 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus has given us a fairly gentle but very enjoyable pangram – many thanks to him.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2995 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A very enjoyable puzzle from Silvanus who manages to compile his puzzles without the need to include obscurities.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2979 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus has given a fun-filled puzzle with some seasonal references.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2967 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to Silvanus for a most entertaining puzzle with only 25a holding me up and making me seek the help of Mrs Google.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2947 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus provides today’s Toughie with his usual impeccably polished clues.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2923 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus has given us a fairly gentle but highly enjoyable Toughie.… Continue reading