Site Update
Update (August 2nd) We have asked for the site to be moved at 4pm today (Wednesday). It’s possible that the site may appear to be offline for some readers while the new location of the site propagates across the internet. If that happens rest assured that the interruption will be temporary, and https://bigdave44.com will soon be back online.
Original Post: Big Dave’s family, in particular his sister Carol, have very generously made it possible for caretakers crypticsue, Gazza, Mr K, and Prolixic to keep BD’s site operating so that the community he created will live on and so that current and future cryptic crossword solvers can benefit from the wonderful resource he created.… Continue reading
The Blog’s 14th Birthday
A message from Big Dave
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Steve Cowling has this very sad update on his friend and long-standing and much valued contributor to this blog, LabradorsruleOK: Continue reading “LabradorsruleOK”
This is an update for the setters who generously provide the NTSPP, Rookie Corner, and Prize puzzles hosted on this site. Continue reading “Update on NTSPP, Rookie Corner, and Prize Puzzle submissions”
Update: 24 May 2022
A fix provided by Mr K has just been implemented. So far it is looking good.
Bloggers are still adding spoilers to appropriate puzzles. However changes made to some browsers (or addins) make it appear that there are no spoilers. We are aware of this problem and will see if we can overcome it. Meanwhile, only write to me if you can help with solving the problem and please don’t discuss it in the comments.… Continue reading
Online Crossword Masterclass for
Aspiring Setters and Advanced Solvers
Saturday 4 and 11 June 2022
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman: Continue reading “Online Masterclass (Jun 2022)”
Big Dave’s Crossword Blog celebrates its thirteenth birthday today!
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The blog has been going for 13 years today, 28th January. … Continue reading
Online Crossword Masterclass for Aspiring Setters and Advanced Solvers
Saturday 20 and 27 Nov 2021
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman: Continue reading “Online Masterclass (Nov 2021)”