January 2018 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1961

Toughie No 1961 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

It’s unusual to get a Giovanni on a Wednesday and I found this one fairly straightforward until I reached the SW corner where two new (to me) words awaited and it’s that corner which pushed my difficulty rating up to three.… Continue reading

DT 28650

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28650

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Kia ora from Aotearoa.     

Schools are getting started this week so for much of the population the holiday season in over.… Continue reading

Toughie 1960

Toughie No 1960 by Warbler

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Welcome.  The sun is shining above the clouds and Warbler has provided a puzzle to ease us into the Toughie swing of things with nothing too spiky. … Continue reading

ST 2936 (Hints)

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2936 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg – the weather continues to confuse, now there is not enough snow for the winter festival that starts in a couple of weeks, but it will definitely be cold enough.… Continue reading

Toughie 1959

Toughie No 1959 by Elkamere

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

A clear blue sky in Macclesfield, an Elkamere to blog, and then a train to London where I hope I will see many of you at Big Dave’s Birthday Bash.… Continue reading