November 2016 – Page 7 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1702

Toughie No 1702 by Osmosis

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

Most of this went in without too many problems but then it took me a long time to finish it off (and even longer to work out the last few bits of wordplay).… Continue reading

DT 28262

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28262

Hints and tips by pommers

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

Hola from the Vega Baja where the Indian summer continues. It was shorts weather yesterday, which is most unusual in November, and it’s looking pretty good for today.

Perhaps it’s just me being on good form today, and I’m sure that there will be some who disagree, but I found this to be the easiest RayT puzzle ever. On first pass I got all but two of the acrosses and then every one of the downs so the whole thing was over in a flash. It did raise a few smiles along the way and I enjoyed it while it lasted so I’ve gone for 4* enjoyment.  I’ll be interested to see how you all found it.
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ST 2871

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2871

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 23rd October

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

 

Morning All! – I found this a very straightforward solve but the review highlighted a number of clues that were very concise and also in other cases fairly wicked/playful. I think Tilsit mentioned those on the day. Top stuff!

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Toughie 1701

Toughie No 1701 by Messinae

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

There’s nothing too difficult today (though if you’re not well versed in cricket terminology 9d may be tricky) but I thought the surfaces were really excellent and I enjoyed it a lot.… Continue reading

DT 28261

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28261

Hints and tips by KiwiColin

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

 

Kia ora from Aotearoa. 
A solo flight today as Carol is once again away in Wellington leaving me to hold the fort.… Continue reading

Toughie 1700

Toughie 1700 by Excalibur

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Welcome, fellow grid-fillers.  It was lovely to see some of you at York over the weekend – and to those who have yet to attend one of the get-togethers, do let me recommend these friendly gatherings. … Continue reading

DT 28260

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28260

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

ShropshireLad’s sabbatical from the Tuesday slot, which we all hope will be brief, has provided an opening for somebody to volunteer me as today’s blogger.… Continue reading