November 21, 2010 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

NTSPP – 041 (Review)

Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 041

A Puzzle by Gazza

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After so many excellent clues on DIY COW, it is good to see Gazza getting the bit between his teeth with a full blown puzzle.  This is an excellent first crossword from our regular weekday blogger with only a few minor queries in the clues that probably owe more to the foibles of the reviewer than to the setter’s sterling work in producing an accessible and fun crossword.  Hopefully, this will be the first of many from Gazza.  Here’s to the next!

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ST 2563 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2563 (Hints)

Hints and tips from Big Dave

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them.

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