Daily Archives: July 10, 2009

ST 2491 – Review

July 10, 2009 – 12:01 pm

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2491 – Review
A full analysis by Big Dave

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

Not quite as good as last week’s, but still streets ahead of how they used to be.

By Big Dave | Posted in Crosswords, Prize Crosswords, ST Cryptic Crosswords, Sunday | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off

Toughie 179

July 10, 2009 – 12:02 am

Toughie No 179 by Shamus
Shamus at his best!

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

Breaking a run of Elgar and Excalibur on alternate Fridays, we have this excellent puzzle from Shamus. I liked the artistic flavour and really enjoyed this one.

By Big Dave | Posted in Crosswords, Shamus, Toughie Crosswords | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (9)

DT 25977

July 10, 2009 – 12:01 am

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25977
Hints and tips by Libellule

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

Not too difficult, but not too easy either. A nice mixture of clues varying in complexity. A good crossword for polishing your skills and typical for a Friday.

By Libellule | Posted in Crosswords, DT Cryptic Crosswords, Friday | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (9)