July 20, 2011 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 600

Toughie No 600 by Warbler

I say, I say, I say

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

I’m still sulking because Micawber has absconded from his rightful place – the Wednesday slot. Instead we have a pretty gentle Toughie where most of the clues would have felt quite at home on the back page, but I did quite enjoy it.
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DT 26609

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26609

Congratulations!

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

This is Jeremy Mutch’s 500th Telegraph Crossword.
It’s not often that a back-page setter is identified, but Jay, as we know him, is given a name check in today’s newspaper.

Pommers is busy preparing his apartment for a client who is arriving today, but will be back in the hot seat next week.

Once again Jay produces a not-too-difficult but nonetheless enjoyable puzzle.

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