October 4, 2017 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1893

Toughie No 1893 by Micawber

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

I found this one a bit trickier than we normally get from Micawber (possibly because several of the words were new for me) but it’s really enjoyable as his puzzles always are.… Continue reading

DT 28549

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28549

Hints and tips by KiwiColin

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

 

Kia ora from Aotearoa.
                 School holiday time here and Carol is away in Wellington on Grandma duties again, so a solo flight this week.
  I found this one quite a lot more difficult than usual and it took me right to the top of what for us is the time for *** difficulty.… Continue reading