March 7, 2014 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1149

Toughie No 1149 by Notabilis

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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

When you see that Notabilis has set a Toughie, you know you are in for a treat. Enjoy!

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DT 27431

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27431

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs, where it’s brightening up after a wet and windy start to the day.

A relatively gentle puzzle from Giovanni this morning, comfortably in ** territory for me, but with the Don’s usual trademark less common words and a religious reference.

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DT 27426

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27426

A full review by gnomethang

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

This puzzle was published on on Saturday, 1st March 2014

Morning All! This was a puzzle that looked tricky from a first glance for me but soon resolved itself successfully. A couple of unfamiliar words didn’t help me but that is my fault and not the fault of the setter!.

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