May 21, 2014 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1191

Toughie No 1191 by Elkamere

Short-Pitched

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

How difficult you found this Toughie will probably depend on how well up you are on cricket and chess. I thought it was fairly gentle for an Elkamere but enjoyable as always. It’s also a pangram but once again I only twigged this after I’d finished solving it.
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DT 27495

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27495

Hints and tips by scchua

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

A nice and easy puzzle from Jay, a slightly slow start but a quick finish. Thanks Jay. ** difficulty/*** enjoyment for me.

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