June 27, 2013 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1004

Toughie No 1004 by Warbler

Normal Service is Resumed

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

After last week’s genuinely tough celebratory puzzle it’s back to Thursday normality this week with a very benign puzzle. Actually it’s a very pleasant puzzle with some nice clues but it caused me no problems whatsoever.

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DT 27215

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27215

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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

I thought this was one of Ray T’s easier puzzles, and my only complaint is that it was over too quickly.

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ST 2696

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2696

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Another fine Sunday outing for a Virgilius puzzle – my top favourites  were 17a, 23a and 13d,  but then there’s 26d and … but I don’t want to upset Kath so I had better stop now.

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