July 2017 – Page 3 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Month: July 2017

Toughie 1851

by Dutch  

Toughie No 1851 by proXimal

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Thankfully a not-over-the-top-difficult puzzle from proXimal. My top half seemed to go in fairly smoothly, then I slowed down considerably as I sank towards the bottom.… Continue reading

DT 28480

by gnomethang  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28480

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on Saturday 15th July

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

Morning All! I found this a good test on the day with some very nice and decieving clues.
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Toughie 1850

by bufo  

Toughie No 1850 by Micawber

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

I was delighted to discover that it was a Micawber day because it’s over a year since I last had the pleasure of blogging one of his puzzles.… Continue reading

ST 2907

by crypticsue  

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2907

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on Sunday 9thd July

BD Rating – Difficulty *– Enjoyment ***

Thank you to Virgilius for another fine Sunday puzzle, my favourite clue was 13a

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DT 28483

by ShropshireLad  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28483

Hints and tips by ShropshireLad

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

Good Morning and welcome to the Wednesday Blog which I have the privilege of doing whilst our 2Ks are on holiday.… Continue reading