January 25, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2166

Toughie No 2166 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

This is Elgar’s 131st Telegraph Toughie, but that is not relevant today. There is a far more important occasion to celebrate as revealed by an eight-word Nina.… Continue reading

DT 28957

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28957

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from a damp, grey South Staffs.

I was racing through today’s Giovanni until coming to a sudden halt in the southern half of the puzzle, with one word I’d never heard of (17d) and another I couldn’t parse (26a).… Continue reading

DT 28952

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28952

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

An exceedingly straightforward Saturday puzzle – well I thought so anyway

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