May 1, 2020 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Day: 1 May 2020

Toughie 2429

by Dutch  

Toughie No 2429 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

 

Being clueless of the date in lockdown zombie mode, I almost missed the timely theme. The fact that this is Elgar’s 148th Telegraph toughie is still given a little nod by way of the double clue 14&8.… Continue reading

DT 29352

by Deep Threat  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29352

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***

Good morning and ‘white rabbits’ from South Staffs, where we continue with a second month of lockdown, and my hair is acquiring the length (but not the colour!)… Continue reading