August 26, 2022 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2912

Toughie No 2912 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Another clever puzzle by Elgar. We have a theme, as suggested by 27d

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Across:

6a    Starveling rejected jelly and cake (10)

RAGAMUFFIN: A reversal (rejected) of a 4-letter jelly plus a cake

8a    Broadcasting this way would be poor/average (4)

MIEN: A homophone of the answer means both poor and average

9a    Snug Bar Tony’s principal reasons not to get a round?… Continue reading

DT 30076

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30076

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs. Thanks to Sloop John Bee for covering for me last week.

I’m going to repeat my thanks to Miffypops for organising cover for me during my recent absences, and express my dismay at his decision to quit the blog.… Continue reading

DT 30071 (Full Review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30071

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 20th August 2022

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

Another Cephas pangram Continue reading “DT 30071 (Full Review)”