November 22, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2338

Toughie No 2338 by Sparks

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Ah, Sparks having fun again. A very enjoyable puzzle. There is a theme indicated by a Nina. How many did you count? I’m not super-keen on the reverse Polish notation (1d, 3d, 6d, 14d), but plenty to make up for that, and the theme always raises a smile.… Continue reading

DT 29215

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29215

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs, where it rained overnight and more is forecast.

Plenty of science, some General Knowledge, and a trace of religion: it has to be Giovanni.… Continue reading

DT 29210

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29210

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on 16th November 2019

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Morning All! As mst people remarked on the day this was a rather gentle solve but there were some great surface readings and also a large number of very good cryptic defiitions.

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