June 3, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1615

Toughie 1615 by Elkamere

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

A warm welcome to you all.  Well, Dutch really does time his holidays excellently.  From my perspective at least!  Little did I know when I agreed to do today that I’d get the pleasure of covering another superb Elkamere puzzle. … Continue reading

DT 28131

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28131

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Bonjour from Les Gorges du Chambon, near Montbron in the Charente. We’ve been here since Sunday and have yet to see the sun – and there’s not much prospect of it appearing over the weekend.… Continue reading

DT 28126

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28126

A full review by crypticsue

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

This puzzle was published on Saturday, 28th May 2016

I took a bit longer over this one but can’t particularly see why now I’m typing the review.   I didn’t notice that it was a pangram until quite far along  in the solving process which might have something to do with it.     Lots to enjoy in amongst all the Lego and anagrams.   I particularly liked the idea of confused emus!

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