June 2015 – Page 6 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 27822

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27822

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning one and all. The Sun has got his hat on today and once the blog is written I have nothing to do and all day to do it in.… Continue reading

DT 27821 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27821 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.

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Prize Puzzle – 037

Monthly Prize Puzzle (June 2015)

A Puzzle by Hieroglyph

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Why not have a go at our latest Monthly Prize Puzzle?

The winner will receive their choice of any of the Telegraph Crossword Books published by Hamlyn.

Please note that, due to punitive postal charges, while the competition is open to all, the prize is only available to UK solvers.

 A review will follow after the closing date (20th June 2015).

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Toughie 1408

Toughie No 1408 by proXimal

Hints and tips by Dutch

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

This took me just as long as the Elkamere on Wednesday, so I’m not sure why the Telegraph puzzles site offered one star for difficulty while last Wednesday had 5 – maybe it’s just me.… Continue reading

DT 27820

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27820

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Bonjour from Camp de Florence, at La Romieu in the Gers region of France, about 15 minutes’ drive from Condom (Stop sniggering at the back, there!Continue reading

DT 27815

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27815

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

This puzzle was published on Saturday, 30th May 2015

A straightforward Saturday offering – ideal for lovers of anagrams,  of which there are nine.

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Toughie 1407

Toughie No 1407 by Excalibur

I’m feeling grumpy

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment **

Life ain’t fair! How come that Gazza seems to get decent puzzles on a Wednesday including an Elkamere one yesterday and I end up with yet more typical Thursday fare?… Continue reading