September 29, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1682

Toughie 1682 by Firefly

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Hello everyone.  Bufo is away, so you lucky ducks have a second helping of me this week.

I found this very difficult to get into.  Being tired and distracted last night meant that I was not a particularly smiley solver, but I appreciated the puzzle much more when writing the hints.… Continue reading

DT 28232

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28232

Hints and tips by Kath

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BD Rating — Difficulty **/***Enjoyment ***

Hello everyone. This is definitely a Ray T crossword. It has all his trademarks – short clues, a bit of innuendo, although not as much as there is sometimes, a reference to the Queen and all one word clues and answers in the quick crossword.… Continue reading

ST 2866

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2866

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 18th September

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

 

Morning All! – A slightly tricky puzzle to get stared on but all came together quite well with the usual excellent cluing.
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