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DT 26432

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26432

A full review by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

This is the Christmas Eve puzzle from Rufus. He gave us a cracker with a seasonal theme and plenty of pies. If you have a feeling of deja vu about the review  you’re right  – this is pretty much what I published on Christmas Eve morning before  I realised that it was a  prize puzzle.

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DT 26432 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26432

Hints and tips by Gazza

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Rufus told us on Monday that the Christmas Eve puzzle would be by him, and he’s given us a cracker with a seasonal theme and plenty of pies. I look forward to your comments on it.
May I take this opportunity to wish everyone in our extended blogging family (setters, co-bloggers, commenters and lurkers) a Very Happy Christmas.

Much to my surprise (which you will be aware of if you saw the hints earlier) this is a prize puzzle. I’m providing a few hints here and a full review will appear on or after the final date. Please feel free to comment but please don’t reveal any answers or part-answers otherwise the blue pencil may be activated.

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