Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30983 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by crypticsue)
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Toughie 3516
Toughie No 3516 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
My BRB had to work overtime today and the number of new terms for me made it hard work but all were fairly clued and there were some entertaining clues. Thanks to Sparks. I can’t spot a Nina – can you?
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DT 30982
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30982
Hints and tips by Mr K
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BD Rating - Difficulty **** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone., and welcome to Friday. Continue reading "DT 30982"
DT 30977 (Full Review)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30977
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 12th July 2025
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata. A nice, lovely Saturday puzzle from the setter that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a review of the same for your kind perusal and significant feedback. Continue reading “DT 30977 (Full Review)”
Toughie 3515
Toughie No 3515 by Django
Hints and tips by ALP
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BD Rating – Toughie difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Nicely quirky; beautifully Django. Some lovely touches and fresh thinking.… Continue reading
DT 30981
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30981
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning, fellow puzzlers. The sun is just starting to break through here in Hertfordshire and it looks like being another lovely summer’s day with a decent puzzle to set us all off on the right footing.
I took longer than usual over this RayT puzzle, but on reflection, I can’t really see why. Ray is playing a bit fast and loose with his trademark sweetheart and Queen in 19a and 26d respectively, so tread carefully!
Enjoyable and concise as ever at an average of exactly five words/clue. A special mention to the Quickie Pun as well. For those new to crosswords, the first two or three across clues in the Quick Crossword are italicised and make a groanworthy pun.
In the blog below, the definition element of each clue has been underlined, anagrams are CAPITALISED and the crossword technique “indicator words” are in brackets. The answers are concealed under the “Click Here” buttons. Please leave a comment telling us how you got on and what you thought of the puzzle. Please also try to be positive – it’s only a bit of fun.
Many thanks to RayT and to the DT Crossword Team.
EV1702 (Solution)
Toughie 3514
Toughie No 3514 by Prime
Hints and Tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ***
DT 30980
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30980
Hints and tips by Senf
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A very good Wednesday morning from Winnipeg.
For me, etc (I have to say that for Terence), a very fair Wednesday challenge. If there are any half crowns left at the back of my sock drawer they are staying there because when it comes to the setter, as my ancestors would say, je ne sais pas.
Sunday Toughie 180 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 180 by Beam
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 6th of July 2025