May 2017 – Page 2 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 28432

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28432

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Saturday 20th May

BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Morning All! The review made everything a bit samey but I don’t remember feeling that way during the solve. Continue reading “DT 28432”

Toughie 1817

Toughie No 1817 by Micawber

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

I lived in Greater Manchester for many years and know very well the area where the dreadful outrage happened so I was devastated by the events of Monday evening.… Continue reading

DT 28435

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28435

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

 

Kia ora from Aotearoa.
          We might be on the other side of the world but we still feel deeply moved and saddened by the horrendous events in Manchester.… Continue reading

Toughie 1816

Toughie No 1816 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Kitty

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BD Rating  – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

 

Hello and welcome to today’s Toughie blog, which I’m declaring a Real Life Free Zone.*

I was slow to get going but once I did I made smooth progress until the very end where the last few stragglers had me pondering Continue reading “Toughie 1816”

DT 28434

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28434

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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BD Rating  - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ****

 

Hello, everyone.  I solved today’s crossword right after it came out (midnight in the UK, 5 pm here), and then checked the news and saw what was happening in Manchester. … Continue reading