May 5, 2017 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1807

Toughie No 1807 by Elkamere

Hints and tips by Dutch

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Possibly the gentlest Elkamere I’ve encountered – I’m hoping that will encourage lots of people to try it. With amazingly concise and elegant clueing, it was pure delight to solve.… Continue reading

DT 28419

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28419

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs this bright Spring morning.

A little bit of Scripture and one or two less common words from Giovanni today, but not too taxing overall.… Continue reading

DT 28414

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28408

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on Saturday 29th April

BD Rating – Difficulty * Enjoyment ***

I found this fairly average, didn’t spot the typo in the 18d clue (corrected both on line and in this review) and for reasons I explain below, didn’t have any problem with 3d. Continue reading “DT 28414”