July 26, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1644

Toughie 1644 by Excalibur

Hints and tips by Kitty

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

 

Ah, Tuesdays: the Mondays of the Toughie week.  Today’s Toughie is brought to you once again by your friendly* Kitty.  I hope you are in the pink.

This Excalibur puzzle didn’t put up too much of a fight, nor did it create any major hmms or grrs. … Continue reading

DT 28176

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28176

Hints and tips by ShropshireLad

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BD Rating – Difficulty */**Enjoyment **

Good morning from a ‘non-scorchio’ Shropshire. The weather is back to its low 20’s and I, for one, am quite glad it has cooled down.

I don’t think that the puzzle today will hold many of you up as it was pretty much a R&W although the SE corner was my last in and edged me towards 2* territory.… Continue reading