January 22, 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2580

Toughie No 2580 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

I think this is the first Elgar I’ve rated less than 5* difficulty. I have a simple little solving time formula to arrive at the difficulty, I don’t know how else to do that.… Continue reading

DT 29579

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29579

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs on a bright, frosty morning.

A steady solve this week, with some delay in the top half.

In the hints below, the definitions are underlined.… Continue reading

DT 29574

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29574

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 16th January 2021

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

A crossword which reminded me of how Saturdays used to be, a fact confirmed when Cephas turned up to acknowledge the comments on his crossword.… Continue reading