Big Dave's Crossword Blog – Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English

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You have reached the world’s biggest and best crossword blog.  If you are looking for help with the Daily and Sunday Telegraph cryptic crosswords or the Enigmatic Variations advanced cryptic, a total of 13 puzzles a week, then you have come to the right place.

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DT 30843

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30843
Hints and tips by Shabbo

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

Greetings from Table View, a suburb of Cape Town, where we are staying with friends.  Sunny and windy today – typical weather for the Cape. 32 degrees forecast for tomorrow.

Two rugby references for me to enjoy at 7a and 16a and a South African antelope in 6d.  No safari for us this time, unfortunately, but we will be watching the Stormers v Bulls rugby match at the “new” stadium at Green Point in Cape Town on Saturday, followed by a braai, of course!

In the blog below, the definition element of each clue has been underlined, anagrams are CAPITALISED and the crossword technique “indicator words” are in brackets. The answers are concealed under the “Click Here” buttons.  Please leave a comment telling us how you got on and what you thought of the puzzle.  Please also try to be positive – it’s only a bit of fun.

Thank you setter.

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Toughie 3422

Toughie  No 3422 by Hudson

Hints and Tips by crypticsue

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

It is always a joy and a pleasure to solve one of this setter’s crosswords (wherever he appears) and this one didn’t disappoint!… Continue reading

DT 30842

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30842

Hints and tips by Senf

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

A very good Wednesday morning from Winnipeg after a very comfortable first flight yesterday, The second one delayed by 90 minutes at Calgary, but still with my favourite Canadian airline Westjet!… Continue reading