October 11, 2012 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

BBC CiNA 3D Calendar Puzzle (2013)

BBC CiNA 3D Calendar Puzzle (2013)

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Once again we have the delicious prospect of another BBC CiNA (Children in Need Appeal) 3D Calendar Puzzle. Each day has a clue. Each month has a 3D grid to complete. Some of the best setters in the UK have given of their genius freely to provide us with enough clues to solve to keep us out of trouble for most of the year.

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Toughie 857

Toughie No 857 by Petitjean

Hints and tips by Bufo

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/****Enjoyment ****

Thanks to Big Dave for covering for me last week. It was nice to get back in the swing with this enjoyable puzzle which was not quite as difficult as the last couple of Petitjean puzzles I have blogged.

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DT 26994

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26994

Hints and tips by pommers

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **

Hola from the Vega Baja.   Sorry but this wasn’t my favourite puzzle. It has a lot of reversals and “A (from the clue)” which started to become a little irritating.  I’ll be interested to hear your views.

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ST 2659

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2659

A full review by gnomethang

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Morning All! Looking at my solving time this puzzle was very nearly a one star for difficulty but I was clearly on the wavelength so I have given it two after reading the blog. More of Virgilius’ excellent surface readings , a couple of trademark hidden clues and some very nice observational clues.

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