July 2016 – Page 2 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 28176

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28176

Hints and tips by ShropshireLad

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BD Rating – Difficulty */**Enjoyment **

Good morning from a ‘non-scorchio’ Shropshire. The weather is back to its low 20’s and I, for one, am quite glad it has cooled down.… Continue reading

DT 28175

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28175

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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Big Dave’s Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good day to one and all. Today’s puzzle is not too testing but just over half of the answers begin with an unchecked first letter which always raises the difficulty level.… Continue reading

DT 28174 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28174 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.

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Toughie 1643

Toughie No 1643 by Notabilis

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Notabilis’s usual smooth surfaces, clean elegant wordplay and nicely disguised definitions make for another enjoyable puzzle today.… Continue reading