November 10, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1706

Toughie No 1706 by Beam

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

An odd solve. I got off to a slow start having solved very few on the first run-through. Then there was a sudden burst of activity as I completed the top half and part of the bottom.… Continue reading

DT 28268

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28268

Hints and tips by Kath

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Hello everyone. This isn’t a Ray T Thursday and I really don’t have any idea at all who set today’s crossword – I don’t think many of you will have too much trouble with it.… Continue reading

ST 2872

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2872

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 30th October

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

 

I found the top of this crossword harder than the bottom, so it took me a smidgeon longer than ‘normal’ for a Sunday.  … Continue reading