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

Toughie 1888

Toughie No 1888 by Dada

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Hello!  I’m relieved to have been freed from the communication restraints imposed by International Talk Like a Pirate Day. … Continue reading

DT 28542

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28542

Hints and tips by Mr Kitty

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

 

[Jump to Across or Down Hints, Quickie Pun, or CommentsHello, everyone, and welcome to a back-pager that might be described as Tuesdayish, since it has everything one might want on a Tuesday. … Continue reading

ST 2918 (Hints)

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2918 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg; a very very good Sunday after having a TV camera inserted in the interior of my nether regions for the ninth (plus or minus one) time on Friday – once again the search for my brain was unsuccessful, and, thankfully, so was the search for any sign of the return of the Big C.… Continue reading

DT 28540 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28540 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.

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DT 28539

 

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28539

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from Sandringham in Norfolk, where we’re staying on the royal estate for a few days (on the Camping and Caravanning Club site, not with HM).… Continue reading

DT 28534

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28534

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 16th September 2017

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

A Saturday pangram and, like most Saturdays, a few clues to bring out the ‘grumpies’.… Continue reading