May 20, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1607

Toughie No 1607 by Notabilis

Hints and tips by Kate R

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

 

Hello boys and girls!  Yes, Kate R is back and looking forward to seeing many of you in Derby and London.  Congratulations to the three people who cleverly guessed Kate R’s identity – for those of you still in the dark, a look at the Wikipedia entry for KateR should prove illuminating.… Continue reading

DT 28119

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28119

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Bonjour from Le Petit Trianon de St Ustré, at Ingrandes-sur-Vienne, where this year’s French tour has begun. It’s a grey and drizzly morning, so we feel quite at home.… Continue reading

ST 2847

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2847

A full review by gnomethang

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BD Rating – Difficulty */*Enjoyment ***

This puzzle was published on Sunday, 8th May 2016

Morning All! This one just crept onto the border of two star difficulty but contained some great surface readings in the clues

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