October 8, 2014 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1271

Toughie No 1271 by Beam

Here’s Another Nice Mess

+ – + – + – + – + – + – + – +

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

I thought that this was on the easyish side for a Beam puzzle and my only hold-ups were in the NW corner. The Queen appears to have gone walkabout but, that apart, all his usual characteristics are on show including a shortage of anagrams and several bits of amusing innuendo.
Continue reading “Toughie 1271”

DT 27615

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27615

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

+ – + – + – + – + – + – + – +

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Yesterday, on our morning walk, we saw the first flock of Bar-tailed Godwits that have returned to our estuary from their breeding ground in Alaska. Incredibly, they make this journey non-stop. We are always pleased to see them safely home again each year.

imagesBar-tailed_Godwit_From_The_Crossley_ID_Guide_Eastern_Birds

An enjoyable puzzle once again from Jay

Continue reading “DT 27615”