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Independent 9423/Hoskins

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Frankly, I thought this was a load of guff.   In fact, it was a fine puzzle, but did contain a number of references to farting.  I’m surprised the setter eschewed the opportunity … Read more >>

Everyman 3663

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If I may do a bit of bah, humbug, I thought this was a bit one-dimensional, with the same devices being used lots of times.  But if you like multi-part clues, then this … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 890/Anto

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Apologies for the late blog.  There are several clues that I couldn’t parse, so help is welcome.           Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = … Read more >>

Everyman 3659

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A tricky little number this morning, I thought.  What did you make of it?           Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x]  … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 888/Pan

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Not a super-friendly grid today, but a sound enough Quiptic from Pan.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x]  letter(s) removed definitions are … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 886 /Anto

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Another Monday, another Quiptic from Anto.         Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letters removed definitions are underlined Across 8  Banal description … Read more >>

Everyman 3655

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Mainly charades, anagrams and insertions this morning.  Which for an entry-level puzzle is just as it should be.       Abbreviations cd  cryptic definition dd  double definition (xxxx)*  anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>