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ST 2914 (Hints)

by Senf  

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2914 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg; a flying visit to San Antonio, Texas this week, with thankfully trouble-free travel and decent weather.… Continue reading

DT 28516 (Hints)

by Big Dave  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28516 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.

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Toughie 1871

by 2Kiwis  

Toughie No 1871 by Sparks

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

This is our very first effort at writing a Toughie blog and we have been anxiously waiting all week to see who the setter would be.… Continue reading

DT 28510

by crypticsue  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28,510

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 19 August 2017

BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***

Solved between a day at the beach and a lovely meal with lots of visiting relatives (three different types of lasagne, since you ask).… Continue reading

ST 2912

by crypticsue  

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2912

A full review by Crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 13th August 2017

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

The only grump I had with this splendid Sunday crossword was the fact that the clue for 25a emerged from the printer on a separate piece of paper.… Continue reading