October 15, 2015 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1483

Toughie No 1483 by Micawber

What a difference a week makes!

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

This was much better than last Thursday’s trivial offering. I was well into the second cup of coffee by the time I’d finished it and very enjoyable it was too.… Continue reading

DT 27933

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27933

Hints and tips by pommers

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Hola from the Vega Baja where it’s looking like a nice day but was a bit chilly when I first got up. I think autumn has arrived.
I’m pretty sure we have a RayT today which I guess will fill some of you with dread, but don’t be too downhearted as it’s at the easier end of his spectrum. There’s a few anagrams to get you going and nothing to really frighten the horses. I enjoyed it and I’ll be interested to see if we get any converts today.

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ST 2816

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2816

A full review by crypticsue

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

This puzzle was published on Sunday, 4th October 2015

This Sunday puzzle was almost but not quite a ‘start with the Downs’ but everything got sorted out in just over 2* time and a pleasurable time was had both solving the crossword and preparing the review. I especially liked 29a and 8d.

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