November 6, 2012 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 871

Toughie No 871 by Dada

Sweets for my Sweet

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

It’s always a pleasure to have a Dada puzzle on Tuesday, even though this one is not as difficult as those by his Guardian alter-ego.

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DT 27016

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27016

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty */**Enjoyment **

I thought that this was a fairly insipid sort of puzzle, but it does have a Nina (see top and bottom lines) which presumably give us the Quickie pun (see below for my thoughts on this pun). Let us know how you got on and how you rated it.
If you want something a bit more stimulating today you’re spoilt for choice. The Toughie is an excellent puzzle by Dada and Alchemi, one of our regular NTSPP setters, makes a well-deserved debut in the Independent.

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