May 9, 2014 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1185

Toughie No 1185 by Sparks

Hints and tips by Fred and Ginger

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

Greetings from the Calder Valley! Sparks has stormed in today with a puzzle that is an enjoyable solve and not too taxing.
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DT 27485

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27485

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs where the shower clouds are building up.

I found today’s Giovanni a straightforward solve, comfortably within ** time and with only a couple of slightly unusual words.

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DT 27480

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27480

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

This puzzle was published on  Saturday, 3rd May 2014

A fairly straightforward enjoyable crossword as we have come to expect when it is Cephas’ turn to provide us with the Prize Puzzle.

 

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