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DT 30729

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30729
Hints and tips by Shabbo

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I again solved this in the early hours of this morning and only really appreciated how clever it was when I parsed it properly and commented on all of the clues this morning.… Continue reading

DT 30728

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30728

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***

Kia ora from Aotearoa.
We’ve had day after day of strong winds and blustery showers lately but today has presented us with beautiful calm Spring conditions.… Continue reading

DT 30727

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30727

Hints and tips by Senf

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Huntsman has a hospital appointment today; that may be code for a very early tee time, but I think it is genuine. … Continue reading

DT 30726

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30726

Hints and tips by Falcon

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Greetings from my lakeside retreat near Ottawa, where we have enjoyed a couple of weeks of midsummer-like weather in mid-September.… Continue reading