May 12, 2017 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1811

Toughie No 1811 by Sparks

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

A lovely puzzle which I managed within 3* difficulty time, though I found it hard in parts (it took me a while to twig onto 7d, which meant I was left in the dark for a bit with 16d as well, and there were a few words I didn’t know).… Continue reading

DT 28425

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28425

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good day from the rather damp heart of Downtown LI. The very succinct Deep Threat is unavailable today so you have the wordy Miffypops sitting in for you.… Continue reading

DT 28420

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28408

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on Saturday 29th April

BD Rating – Difficulty * Enjoyment ***

Another pleasant Saturday puzzle, which again didn’t take long to either solve or draft the review Continue reading “DT 28420”