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Toughie 2856

Toughie No 2856 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Some of you may have noticed answers with a common 2-letter abbreviation, e.g. 20/23 (and 3 more examples). Now you can guess which number Telegraph Toughie this is for our setter!… Continue reading

ST 2856

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2856

A full review by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty */**Enjoyment ****

I was away from home visiting my lovely grandson (and his mum and dad) when this puzzle was published and, apart from being far too busy having fun, had no access to a printer, so solved this excellent Sunday offering back at work during my Tuesday lunch hour, having managed not to read either the hints or any of the comments in the interim.… Continue reading

ST 2856 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2856 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, a number of the more difficult clues have been selected and hints provided for them.

Most of the terms used in these hints are explained in the Glossary and examples are available by clicking on the entry under “See also”.… Continue reading