January 31, 2017 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1752

Toughie 1752 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Kitty

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

 

As Big Dave’s Crossword Blog enters its ninth year, we start the Toughie week with what I think is a well-pitched puzzle for this slot.  I’m somewhat bleary-eyed and not very bushy-tailed, having struggled to catch up on sleep, and as such I was immensely grateful for a much fluffier puzzle than I was expecting. … Continue reading

DT 28338

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28338

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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

Hello everyone. Today I needed a dash of electronic help to get the grid filled and the hints written before the blog submission deadline. I’m not sure if that’s because my head is still fuzzy from flying all over the world recently, or if it’s an indication that this is a tougher puzzle than we’ve had on recent Tuesdays.… Continue reading