December 6, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2346

Toughie No 2346 by proXimal

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

We have come to expect nothing but top quality puzzles from proXimal. Excellent surface readings combined with innovative clueing makes for a most enjoyable solve

Definitions are underlined as usual.… Continue reading

DT 29227

 

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29227

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs on a dark, damp December morning, with the prospect of Christmas shopping to come.

There was nothing too difficult for me in today’s Giovanni, though the long anagram in 5d took some untangling.… Continue reading

DT 29222

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29222

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 30th November 2019

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment **

What seems to be the norm on Saturdays these days. Rereading the Saturday comments before finalising the review, I think I agree with many of them, particularly the one which talked about a crossword needing to ‘flow’ to be a good solving experience which is one of the many things that might go a little way towards making the Saturday Prize Puzzles  more “eggs suitable for a bishop” rather than the curate!… Continue reading