May 24, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1608

Toughie 1608 by Shamus

Hints and tips by Kitty

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A big hello to you all from London, where a merry (in more ways than one) group* of crossword setters and solvers has amassed.

By the paper version of today’s puzzle it says, “congratulations to today’s compiler on his 100th Toughie,” which means that it is probably a century for Shamus in Toughieland (if the Telegraph have their numbers wrong again, I’m sure BD or CS will tell us). … Continue reading

DT 28122

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28122

Hints and tips by Shropshirelad

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Good morning from a beautiful and bright sunny day here in Shropshire. Today’s puzzle will not create a 23a amongst our crossword horses, but it does raise a smile or two.… Continue reading