October 26, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3155

Toughie No 3155 by Django
Hints and tips by Gazza

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

This is the type of Toughie which I really like – one where the toughness comes from tricky wordplay and deceptive definitions rather than obscurities. I found this one challenging but had no need to consult the BRB or Mrs Google for the meanings of words – many thanks to Django for the enjoyment.Continue reading

DT 30441

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,441
Hints and tips by Shabbo

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Good morning from a grey, wet and dull Welwyn Garden City. Shouldn’t complain, I suppose, as the last couple of days have been lovely. At least we have the Thursday crossword to look forward to, with our “sweetheart” setter providing a lovely puzzle which was fun to solve, if not too challenging.… Continue reading