November 16, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3167

Toughie No 3167 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Time after time our setter, either as Beam or in his back-page persona, gives us enjoyable puzzles with very succinct clues. Thanks to him.

Please leave a comment telling us how you fared and what you liked about the puzzle.… Continue reading

DT 30459

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,459
Hints and tips by Shabbo

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

Welcome to Thursday’s puzzle, which I think is of the highest order, but that is just my opinion! Please let us know what you thought of it.

Plenty of football, music and TV/cinema in the clues, but before you complain, no specialist knowledge of these subjects is required!… Continue reading