July 5, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2258

Toughie No 2258 by Zandio

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

This is the first Zandio puzzle I’ve had the pleasure of blogging. The right-hand side went in easily enough but I struggled in SW. I’m still not sure about 26a, so if you have any thoughts on that, please share. … Continue reading

DT 29095

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29095

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs on a fine, sunny day.

A reasonably straightforward puzzle from Giovanni this week, with all of the usual features we get from the Friday master.… Continue reading

DT 29090

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29090

A full review by Gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on 29th June 2019

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

This Prize Puzzle pangram provided a pleasant but short-lived solving experience. Typing the review reveals several ways of using the letter O and two different meanings for den

[Difficulty rating and prologue by crypticsue]

Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.… Continue reading