April 23, 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2632

Toughie No 2632 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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A very English puzzle to celebrate today

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Across

1a    With onset of spring, year’s going to flourish — date to get involved (5,7,3)
SAINT GEORGE’S DAY: The first letter (onset) of spring, then an anagram (to flourish) of YEAR’S GOING + DATE (to get involved)

9a    Not long after twist, we play out Midsomer Murders (9)
THEREMINS: A (5,4) phrase for a short while in which two adjacent letters are swapped (after twist).… Continue reading

DT 29657

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29657

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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Good morning from South Staffs on a sunny St George’s Day.

A somewhat quirky puzzle from today’s setter,  – probably a wavelength thing.

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

DT 29652

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29652

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 17th April 2021

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Chris Lancaster set this crossword as a tribute to Prince Philip on the day of his funeral. Continue reading “DT 29652”