September 4, 2012 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 835

Toughie No 835 by Dada

Many a slip

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

This week it’s my turn to review a Dada puzzle. Not as ferocious as some of his Guardian puzzles (as Paul), but still a pleasure to solve.  A possible five-star rating was spoiled by what appear to be a couple of howlers.

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DT 26962

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26962

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment **

I thought that this was a fairly mundane puzzle with not a lot of laughs (and remarkably few opportunities for an illustration). Did you consider it a bit 21d or did you think it was a 1a? In either case let us have a comment.
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