January 20, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1537

Toughie No 1537 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment **

This was on the easier side for a Giovanni Toughie with only one word (1a) that I didn’t know. In fact, with the possible exception of that clue, I thought that the puzzle could well have appeared in his usual Friday back-page slot.… Continue reading

DT 28015

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28015

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

 

We are now at the stage of ‘counting the number of sleeps’ until our visitors from Oxford arrive. We have prepared a list of those people who have been breaking the rules about multiple favourites to be handed to Kath for action. Our weather has been a bit of a mixed bag lately and we have our fingers crossed that it will be in kind mood for the next couple of weeks.
Another pleasant offering from Jay this week. A few tricky ones in the SW just took it into *** time for us.

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