January 25, 2011 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 499

Toughie No 499 by Busman

More sedan chair than bus!

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

Busman is expected to be among those present at the Sloggers and Betters meeting in Derby this coming Saturday. This puzzle is hardly a Toughie, but quite enjoyable nonetheless.

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DT 26458

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26458

Hints and tips by Gazza

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We have a not-too-difficult puzzle today from a mystery setter, but with a couple of references which may cause head-scratching. After having suggested last week that few would know the name of Colin Cowdrey (and having been shot down in flames), I am reluctant to suggest that the South African golfer in 21a could cause problems for some non-golfing solvers (although he does appear in puzzles from time to time). Let us know what you thought of it in a comment.
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