January 10, 2014 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1117

Toughie No 1117 by Osmosis

A to B or A from B? That is the question!

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BD Rating – Difficulty ****Enjoyment **

I found this to be quite a slog and I’m still not sure about which of two possible answers for 12 across is the one the setter intended.

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DT 27383

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27383

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs on an overcast morning with perhaps a touch of frost.

I found myself a little more on Giovanni’s wavelength today, hence the ** difficulty, though I shall be interested to see what others make of it.

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DT 27378

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27378

A full review by gnomethang

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Morning All! A fairly strong puzzle this week with a few clues which might leave the non-UK contingent scrathing their heads for the reference!

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