Enigmatic Variations 1546 (Hints)
Elementary I: Staying Alive by X-Type
Hints and tips by Phibs
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After almost two years and ninety-five puzzles the Numpties are taking a well-deserved break this month. I am delighted to have been offered the role of locum tenens, and I’m looking forward to being your guide as we navigate a path through the next five puzzles. The prefix to the title of today’s offering suggests that it could be the start of a linked series – time alone will tell (‘cos I won’t!).
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Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3167 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, for those of you who are counting, at 1:00pm yesterday in our respective time zones in the Northern Hemisphere, and because of ‘springing forward,’ this year of 2022 became ‘half over’ – I have no idea how it works out ‘Down Under’ although I think they are on ‘Standard Time’ at the moment.… Continue reading
It looks like Big Dave will still be out of action for quite some time, so just a few bits of housekeeping for the next few weeks, and while the boss recovers.
Bloggers:
We’ll assume you are all doing your normal arranged sessions, unless you notify me.… Continue reading
A Puzzle by Radler
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30029 Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by Tilsit)
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Greetings from Warrington, a big thank you to Senf for holding the fort for the last few weeks. It’s been a bit crazy in work and I have also had a few other things to attend to. Continue reading “DT 30029 (Hints)”
Toughie No 2880 by Elgar
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
We have a little (6,3) Nina at the top centre (and a strong hint in 22a) relevant to today.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30028
Hints and tips by Sloop John Bee
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Â – Enjoyment ***
Good Morning from North Yorkshire. Deep Threat is still on holiday but is back in the saddle next week.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30023
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 25th June 2022
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata.… Continue reading
Toughie No 2879 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
It’s Beam’s turn for the Thursday Toughie this week and he’s given us a fairly gentle one.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30027
Hints and tips by Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
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