Toughie No 2589 by Donnybrook
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Another fine puzzle from Donnybrook. Continue reading “Toughie 2589”
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ST 2589
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2589
A full review by Prolixic
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Crypticsue is sunning herself in foreign climes so I have the honour the blogging a Virgilius crossword for the first time. This was not Virgilius at his most devious but even with his more straightforward crosswords there are the usual penny drop moments, supreme craftsmanship in the clues and all round enjoyment. Many thanks to him for the Sunday morning treat.
After last week’s triple letter solutions, I was on the look out for any similar themes or devices in the grid but was not able to spot any.
I have highlighted my favourite clues in blue, top of which were the wonderfully misleading 4d and great all in one clue in 11d.
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ST 2589 (Hints)
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2589 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them.