January 5, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1528

Toughie No 1528 by MynoT

Hints and tips by Dutch

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

This is a last minute stand-in for Toro, who is struggling with a number of deadlines and I am now looking forward to the beer he owes me.… Continue reading

DT 28002

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28002

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty */**Enjoyment **

I didn’t get a great deal of enjoyment from this one. Most of the clues were very straightforward with a number of old chestnuts. On the other hand, if you’re just starting out on cryptic crosswords then this is probably just the sort of puzzle you need, except that if you’re under forty you’ve probably never heard of the actress in 1d or the pianist in 4d.… Continue reading