June 14, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2246

Toughie No 2246 by Sparks

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Sparks caught me out on a few bits of general knowledge today. It took me 3* time to fill the grid, but a little longer to parse 3d, 12a & 13a, hence the extra star.… Continue reading

DT 29077

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29077

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from soggy South Staffs, where the rain continues to fall.

I found today’s Giovanni to be quite tricky, the top half in particular taking some time to crack, with 7d the last one in.… Continue reading

DT 29072

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29072

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 8th June 2019

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

If I have ‘guessed the setter’ correctly, then this Saturday puzzle was a lot easier to solve than all of  their previous ones – I certainly ended up less grumpy this time, although fairly confused by my last one in, 6a.… Continue reading