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

DT 28281

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28281

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs where the pall of cloud which has covered us all week has finally lifted, giving a sunny but cold start to the day.… Continue reading

DT 28276

Daily Telegraph No 28276

A full review by crypticsue

This puzzle was published on 19th November 2016

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

I’m sure I wasn’t the only one surprised by the increase in difficulty level of this week’s Saturday Prize Puzzle which certainly increased, for me anyway, the enjoyment factor too

 

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ST 2874

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2874

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 13th November

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

 

Morning All! Quite a quick solve but the usual enjoyment Continue reading “ST 2874”

DT 28280

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28280

Hints and tips by Falcon

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

Greetings from Ottawa where autumn held its ground until a week ago but has now finally succumbed to the first advances of winter.… Continue reading

DT 28279

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28279

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

 

Kia ora from Aotearoa. 
The significant earthquake that we had about 10 days ago has probably disappeared from your news by now but is still very much occupying our attention here.… Continue reading

Toughie 1712

Toughie 1712 by Warbler

Hints and tips by Kitty

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

 

Welcome to Anagram Day.  Today’s puzzle had the feel for me of an easier-than-usual back-pager but was nonetheless enjoyable to solve. … Continue reading

DT 28278

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28278

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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BD Rating – Difficulty * Enjoyment **

Good morning everyone. I am typing this hoping that BD has finally repelled those who would deny us service and feeling very grateful to him for the massive effort he puts into keeping this site running.… Continue reading