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ST 3239 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3239

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 19th November 2023

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

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DT 30469

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,469
Hints and tips by Huntsman

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BD Rating – Difficulty **  –  Enjoyment ***

Having hardly ventured out during yesterday’s thoroughly miserable day the sun is shining here in Harpenden today so an opportunity to catch up on some much needed exercise beckons.… Continue reading

DT 30468

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30468

Hints and tips by pommers

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Hola from Almoradí where we are continuing with wall-to-wall sunshine but it’s noticeably cooler than last week.  We haven’t had a drop of rain since May which is most unusual as Sept to Nov is usually the wettest part of the year.

I’m guessing that this puzzle is a Campbell production as there are two puns in the quickie but somehow I thought it was a bit different from his usual style. Oh well, perhaps that’s just me.  Anyway, it certainly didn’t frighten the horses very much but was quite enjoyable while it lasted.
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Sunday Toughie 96 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 96


by proXimal

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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proXimal not as devious as I usually find today, I managed to turn the light out before 1 am and the slightly less obvious parsings seemed to come in my dreams. If I have missed any parsings or clues that you need pipe up early, as I am taking Mama Bee out for her 87th birthday. We are going to try the new York Refectory that has just opened in the old Minster Choir School, I will return later this evening 

We have a nice even 14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half, the highlight for me was the great 9a but plenty of others to admire

Here we go, Folks…

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