May 31, 2018 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2030

Toughie No 2030 by Osmosis

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

This went in reasonably smoothly except for the last few answers in the top half. I spotted the pangram early on but I don’t think it helped. I have upped the difficulty level because I had problems parsing some of the clues.… Continue reading

ST 2592

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2592

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 20th May 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Great surface readings in another fine Sunday puzzle – my Across favourite is 20a and my Down favourite is 2d

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DT 28753

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28753

Hints and tips by Falcon

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

Greetings from Ottawa, where at the moment it feels more like mid-July than the end of May. Lately, we have been having very predictable weather — cloudy, cool, and wet on the weekends and sunny, hot, dry mid-week.… Continue reading