October 13, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1690

Toughie No 1690 by Shamus

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

I don’t know if it was just me being obtuse but I had a very slow start and only solved two clues on the first run through.… Continue reading

ST 2868

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2868

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 2nd October

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

 

This fine example of a Virgilius puzzle was solved on a windy Wednesday afternoon, as I was too busy walking the Giant’s Causeway and then sightseeing in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter on the Sunday, to even think about crosswords.… Continue reading