May 2, 2017 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1804

Toughie No 1804 by Excalibur

Hints and tips by Kitty

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BD Rating  – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ****

 

Hi everyone.  I hope you had a lovely long weekend.  I did, though I’m not sure my liver would agree.

We return to weekdays in Toughieland (where every weekend is a long one) with a very pleasant puzzle which would have raised more smiles if I hadn’t been battling so hard to keep my eyes open. … Continue reading

DT 28416

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28416

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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BD Rating  - Difficulty **/*** - Enjoyment ****

 

Hello everyone, and welcome to another Tuesday crossword.  Today we have a puzzle both packed with smooth surfaces and mostly free of obscurities (I did have to look up one answer, but I’m foreign and English history was not a big part of my education). … Continue reading