May 19, 2010 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 356

Toughie No 356 by Petitjean

‘Oi, leave it aht, orwright!

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

We have a thoroughly entertaining and laugh-provoking Toughie from Petitjean today. It contains some brilliantly-constructed clues with good surface readings. It also has several clues based on Cockney and rapper-speak (one of which I can’t explain fully).
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DT 26244

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26244

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Another enjoyable puzzle from Jay. I particularly liked 12 across.

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