August 7, 2009 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

ST 2495 – Review

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2495 – Review

A full analysis by Big Dave

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

There’s little more I can say about the Sunday crosswords.  If you had to choose just one puzzle each week you could not go wrong with this one.

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Toughie 195

Toughie No 195 by Notabilis

Elegance exemplified

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

If you don’t understand the wordplay in one of the Toughies from Notabilis, then keep looking.  As ever the clues are faultless, and the puzzle is correspondingly enjoyable. Continue reading “Toughie 195”

DT 26001

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26001

Hints and tips by Libellule

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

An interesting puzzle today, but thankfully it is nowhere near as difficult as yesterdays. A number of accessible clues that allows access to the rest of the crossword by providing some of the relevant checking letters. There is the usual nice mix of well defined clues, and at least two or three that raise a smile. All in all a nice pleasant ramble after yesterday’s workout. 10a is a new word for me today.

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