November 18, 2022 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2960

Toughie No 2960 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

To my surprise I had a full grid in 2* time, which is definitely a first for me with an Elgar. However, it then took me quite a bit more time to parse 24a properly!… Continue reading

DT 30148

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30148

Hints and tips by Senf

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

A very good Friday morning from Winnipeg.

Zandio was ‘on duty’ last Friday, Silvanus was on back page duty yesterday, so my five bob was on this being a proXimal production even before, on completion, I saw that we have an X-less pangram.… Continue reading