April 10, 2015 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1376

Toughie No 1376 by Elkamere

Hints and tips by Toro

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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ****

A quality puzzle (needless to say) that I could happily have given five stars for enjoyment if it had come up on my usual (Tuesday) watch. But Friday Toughie thrill-seekers will have been let down by the lack of difficulty.

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DT 27772

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27772

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs on a beautiful sunny morning which is forecast to lead to the warmest day of the year so far.

We have a pangram from Giovanni today, which I found quite tricky – well into *** time, with 22d last in.… Continue reading

DT 27767

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27767

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

This puzzle was published on Saturday, 4th April 2015

A couple to make you think, but apart from that, fairy standard Saturday fare.   I have my suspicions as to the setter, but I won’t say anything in case I am wrong again!… Continue reading