February 25, 2022 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2808

Toughie No 2808 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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The answer to the long down clue indicates a clever theme, which includes a Nina.

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Cut up about housing mum, they mark locations in America (8)

PUSHPINS: A reversal (about) of another word for cut and UP from the clue contains an interjection meaning mum or hush



8 Broadcast Q&A relating to one telling tales of macabre bird (6)

HOOPOE: A homophone (broadcast) of a quick question and answer (3,3) a to identify a macabre writer


9 Upbraid agent, film producer and studio executive (8)

REPROACH: A 3-letter agent, and the name of a film producer / studio executive

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DT 29920

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29920

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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Good morning from South Staffs where a bright sunny morning is lightening the gloom caused by the news from the East. No pictures or music today, as we’re off to the NEC to the caravan show for the first time in two years.… Continue reading