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Toughie 2781

Toughie 2781 by Donnybrook

Hints and tips by StephenL.

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Hello everyone from South Devon, MP has done a lot of blogs recently so I volunteered to stand in for him for what is my first Toughie blog. Continue reading “Toughie 2781”

ST 2871

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2871

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 23rd October

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

 

Morning All! – I found this a very straightforward solve but the review highlighted a number of clues that were very concise and also in other cases fairly wicked/playful. I think Tilsit mentioned those on the day. Top stuff!

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ST 2871 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2871 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Tilsit

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Morning all!  

And firstly a big congratulations to everyone who took part in yesterday’s Times Crossword Championships and a tenth victory for the amazing solving machine known as Mark Goodliffe (he’s the setter Mr Magoo).  … Continue reading