A Puzzle by Widdersbel
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DT 30455 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30455 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by crypticsue)
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Toughie 3164
Toughie No 3164 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment *****
A pleasant respite between Elgars. I finished the grid within 2* time but parsed two while writing the blog.… Continue reading
DT 30454
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30454
Hints and tips by Mr K
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BD Rating - Difficulty **** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone, and welcome to a Friday puzzle offering a challenge of well above average difficulty. It also delivered a steady stream of penny drop moments, making for well above average enjoyment. Continue reading "DT 30454"
DT 30449 (full review)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30449
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 4th Nov 2023
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3163
Toughie No 3163 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by StephenL
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone from a sunny/rainy/sunny….you get the idea, South Devon coast. As Gazza very kindly covered for me on Tuesday I’ve returned the favour today.
DT 30453
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,453
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning. A fairly gentle offering from our sweetheart setter this morning.… Continue reading
EV 1614 (Solution)
Toughie 3162
Toughie No 3162 by Hudson
Hints and Tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ****
Another Toughie treat from Hudson – the extra 0.5* for difficulty has a lot to do with the time it took me to ferret out how 27a worked
DT 30452
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30452
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
This is the time of the year when New Zealanders have the chance to vote for their favourite Bird of the Year.… Continue reading