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DT 28340

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28340

Hints and tips by pommers

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Good morning everyone and welcome to what I’m pretty sure is a non-RayT Thursday, but I’m not going to hazard a guess as to the setter.  The puzzle was easily finished and would have been a 1* apart from one clue which held out for quite some time and pushed me into 2* time.  I’ll be interested to see how you all got on with it.
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ST 2883

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2883

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 22nd  January

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Another great Sunday puzzle which cheered up a proper winter’s day, with freezing fog and ice that never thawed.  My favourite was 19a, although there were quite a few ‘runners-up’ for the title.

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Toughie 1753

Toughie No 1753 by Warbler

Hints and tips by Gazza

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After yesterday’s ‘fluffy Toughie’ we have another one today which doesn’t impose too much of a strain on the little grey cells. Thanks to Warbler.

It was great to meet so many old and new faces last Saturday – I hope to see you all again next year.… Continue reading

DT 28339

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28339

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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Kia ora from Aotearoa.
The beginning of February always means the start of a new school year in this part of the world. We have been particularly aware of it this year as four of our six grandchildren have started at new schools.… Continue reading