September 16, 2010 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

NTSPP – 031 (Review)

NTSPP – 031 (Review)

A Puzzle By Tilsit & Prolixic

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Thanks to the devious duo of Tilsit and Prolixic for some excellent entertainment over the weekend. I thought that this puzzle was middle-Toughie standard in terms of difficulty and it had a number of very fine clues and one outstanding one (1a).
There are a few clues where I’m not 100% sure of the explanation so any corrections or additions would be welcome.

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Toughie 425

Toughie No 425 by Kcit

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

I enjoyed this Kcit puzzle. It wasn’t too difficult, it contained nothing too obscure, and I couldn’t find anything to complain about.

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DT 26343

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26343

A full review by Crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Another nice Saturday offering from Cephas. I did enjoy the solving experience as there was a nice variety of clues, some quite simple (too simple for some, apparently) and others to make you think, including the fairly unpopular 14a.

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DT 26347

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26347

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment **

Not much to say about today’s puzzle. With one or two exceptions you look at a clue, insert the answer and move on to the next one. I did, however, smile when I solved 26 across.

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