March 12, 2015 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1359

Toughie No 1359 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Bufo

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

I started to solve this puzzle without knowing the setter which was quite nice because I had no preconceptions as to whether it was going to be a worthwhile solve or not.… Continue reading

DT 27747

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27747

Hints and tips by pommers

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

Hola from the Vega Baja where I’m running a little late due to oversleeping, oops. I blame the final glass of vino collapso!
This is a pretty good puzzle which was comfortably in 2* time until I got to the SW corner which refused to reveal itself easily so 3* it will have to be.  I found it fun as it has one or two rather off-the-wall definitions. I know some of you will complain because only seven of the twenty six answers have their first letters checked.
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ST 2785

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2785

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

This puzzle was published on Sunday, 1st March 2015

A rare post-Sunday lunch solve for me (I usually can’t wait that long for my Sunday puzzle treat) but I had the usual enjoyable time.… Continue reading