November 9, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1705

Toughie No 1705 by Dada

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

I finished this puzzle without any problems but with a feeling of mild disappointment (not connected with the depressing overnight news – another triumph for the pollsters!). There’s nothing wrong with the crossword but it seems rather tame and lacking in the sort of d’oh-producing clues which Mr Halpern brings to so many of his creations.… Continue reading

DT 28267

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28267

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

 

Kia ora from Aotearoa. 
Our usual time for going for a walk is in the morning. Yesterday, because the weather was awful, we postponed it until the evening.… Continue reading