Toughie No 2556 by Firefly
Hints and tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty ****/***** – Enjoyment ***
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ST 2556
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2556
A full analysis by Peter Biddlecombe
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
Solved on the way to the pub meeting with Brian Greer and various setters and solvers – the first of a batch of puzzles on the train journey. Very little scribble on the copy so anything I say after this is added after I write the explanations below.
It’s the usual – a couple of those all-in-ones he just can’t stop producing, and a good mixture of answers, elegantly clued. No epic hidden word so I’ll expect one at least 13 letters long next week.
ST 2556 (Hints)
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2556 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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A reminder that Brian Greer, today’s setter, will be joining myself and Peter Biddlecombe in the Bree Louise, Euston today from 2.00pm onwards. If you are able to meet us there, you are more than welcome.
If you are interested, there is an excellent video of an interview with Brian here:
Brian Greer (aka Virgilius) – Clues to Social Justice, May 16, 2010
As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them.