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Toughie 3008

Toughie No 3008 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Elgar back to full-on toughie style. I was left with about 5 unsolved well after 5* time, when I eventually saw 23a and 5d, giving me the rest.… Continue reading

ST 3008

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3008

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 16th June 2019

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

Nice and straightforward – although I did wonder if I’ve been doing these crosswords for far too long as there did seem to be a lot of things I’ve seen many times before

Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.… Continue reading

ST 3009 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3009 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where we have had some very much needed rain, fortunately mostly overnight.

Dada not so benevolent this week!  6 anagrams (three partials), one lurker (not hinted), and one homophone.… Continue reading

ST 3008 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3008 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where we have had some typical late Spring weather, including a frost warning in the middle of the week!

Benevolence continues!  5 anagrams (two partials), two lurkers, and no homophones all in a slightly asymmetric 29 clues.… Continue reading