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ST 2832

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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DT 28027

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 1544

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”

ST 2833 (Hints)

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