February 12, 2009 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

ST Cryptic No 2470 – Review

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2470 – Review

A full analysis by Big Dave

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

See also the original posting for ST Cryptic No 2470 – Hints

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DT Cryptic No 25846 – Review

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25846 – Review

A full analysis by Big Dave

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment *


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Toughie No 94

Toughie No 94 by MynoT

A moderately hard, but interesting puzzle

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

There are a few lesser known words in this puzzle, but overall it’s not too bad.  Don’t forget that clicking on the links will reveal items of interest, and often the answer!

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DT Cryptic No 25850

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25850

Today’s hints and tips, by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment **

Doing this blog every day is a much bigger task than I imagined when I took it on.  Fortunately, I have had offers of help from fellow solvers, this being the first.  A blog is a very personal thing, and it was with considerable trepidation that I agreed to accept outside help, but that was before Gazza’s contribution arrived.  I knew as soon as I read the first hint that I had not made a mistake, and I hope that you all agree with me.  Please let both of us know, via the comments below, what you think. BD

This one is fairly straightforward (but see 16 across) and not too difficult, similar to those of the last few days.

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