Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2832
A full review by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
This puzzle was published on Sunday, 24th January 2016
Another splendid Sunday puzzle – how does Virgilius keep up such a high standard? As she hasn’t made any comments since flying from New Zealand to Australia, I’m going to assume that Kath won’t be able to see this review, and so I’d like to have at least seven favourites please.
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Toughie No 1545 by Shamus
The Italian Job
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
I normally enjoy a Shamus Toughie but I was slightly disappointed by this one.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28027
Hints and tips by 2Kiwis
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Our weather at the moment is hot, hot, hot. About 30C today which is quite exceptional for here and other parts of the country are expected to be even hotter. That’s just to make you all jealous. We’ve enjoyed looking at the photos and reading all the comments about the Birthday Bash, it sounds like a good time was had by all. Jay has given us a quicker solve than last week’s. It only just sneaked into 2* time for us.
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Toughie No 1544 by Dada
Hints and tips by Toro
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
An oddly Giovanni-like offering from Dada today, but with a rather rushed feel about it. This week’s Rookie Corner puzzle by Maize is much more polished and satisfying and I urge you to do it if you haven’t already. Continue reading “Toughie 1544”
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28026
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
It was lovely to see so many familiar and new faces at Little Venice on Saturday on what was a thoroughly enjoyable day.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28025
Hints and tips by Kitty
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ****
Welcome all to Big Dave’s Crossword Blog, which has just celebrated the completion of its seventh year. … Continue reading
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2833 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Tilsit
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Difficulty *** / Enjoyment ****
Morning everyone. After a lovely day yesterday surrounded by the great and the good, it’s back to business today with the Sunday Puzzle by Brian and it is to be fair a little tougher than yesterday’s Daily, but no less enjoyable, and packed with clues that are always fair.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28024 (Hints)
Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club
Hosted by Tilsit
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Greetings from the 07:19 from Warrington. The Saturday Club is having a day out en route to London for a special day out. … Continue reading
Toughie No 1543 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Dutch
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
A cracking puzzle from Osmosis to end the week – I enjoyed this thoroughly, especially the definitions.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28023
Hints and tips by Deep Threat
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs where the wind is howling round the house.… Continue reading