April 24, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2216

Toughie No 2216 by Musaeus

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Just like a travelling French rugby team one’s never quite sure which Musaeus will turn up. Today he (or is it she?) has got a gentle hat on and I didn’t have many problems here, although 21d did make me stop and think when I realised that ‘upset’ didn’t work as a reversal indicator.… Continue reading

DT 29033

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29033

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

Easter being late this year has caused all sorts of disruptions for people’s work, school and holiday plans. Anzac Day, which is a holiday here, also gets into the mix and both it and Easter fall into the school holidays for the end of the first term.… Continue reading