March 21, 2013 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 948

Toughie No 948 by Shamus

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

I started slowly but picked up speed and finished in a time that was slightly above my average. Hence the ***/**** rating. I thought it was an enjoyable puzzle which contained nothing too obscure

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DT 27131

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27131

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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

The usual mix of clues from Ray T, including Her Majesty and a smattering of innuendo. A dual difficulty rating, the first is for those who, like me, love Ray T’s puzzles and the second is for those who tend to struggle with his clues.

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ST 2682

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2682

A full review by gnomethang

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Morning All!. A fine puzzle from Virgilius. A few to make me think and a very nice &Lit that the man himself had to point out. I got it myself – honest!

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