November 10, 2015 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1497

Toughie No 1497 by Excalibur

Hints and tips by Toro

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

Excalibur at her shimmering best today! I solved the four interlocking clues in the middle then did the four resulting mini-puzzles in order, anticlockwise from the SE, enjoying it all the way.

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DT 27955

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 27955

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment **

We have what is pretty much a read and write puzzle today with only the two cryptic clues (10a and 26a) requiring a bit of thought on my part.… Continue reading