September 25, 2015 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1472

Toughie No 1472 by Notabilis

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

I very much enjoyed this Notabilis – as always his clueing is precise with some fun surprises. I had to start from the bottom, with NW putting up a fight until the very end.… Continue reading

DT 27916

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27916

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs on the first Friday of Autumn, and a fine one it is.

I found today’s Giovanni slightly easier than last week – at the top end of ** difficulty.… Continue reading

DT 27911

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27911

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty 0.5*Enjoyment **

This puzzle was published on 19th September 2015

I feel very sorry for the poor postman who has to lug all the entries for the Prize Puzzle this week into Telegraph Towers,  as it was so straightforward that the number of  hopeful entrants  must have gone through the roof.  … Continue reading