November 24, 2011 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 673

Toughie No 673 by Petitjean

Hints and tips by Bufo

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I was surprised in the middle of the morning to receive an email from BD about today’s puzzle. It hadn’t occurred to me that it was Thursday today and hence my Toughie day. However I soon got my brain into gear and found the puzzle to be yet another non-too-taxing Thursday offering. My only problem was with 22 across but this was caused by my carelessly writing in –ANT at the end of 3 down instead of –ICE.

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DT 26718

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26718

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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The disappointment I felt when opening the Quick crossword and finding out that Ray T was not today’s setter was confirmed when I tackled this puzzle.

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