January 2018 – Page 4 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

ST 2933

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2933

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on 7th January 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Morning All! This was a classic 2 star time with some excellent surface readings.

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Toughie 1953

Toughie No 1953 by Stick Insect

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment **

I have the feeling that Stick Insect is still working his way into Toughie setting and I didn’t really find this puzzle terribly stimulating.… Continue reading

DT 28638

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28638

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Kia ora from Aotearoa.     

We should really be called 3Kiwis this week as grandson Ollie has been part of the team with this one.… Continue reading

DT 28637

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28637

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

 

Hello, everyone.  Today's setter has cooked us up a tasty and satisfying pangram containing several meaty clues, with a sprinkling of general knowledge that's all gettable from the word play. … Continue reading

ST 2934 (Hints)

 

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2934 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg – it would appear that Mother Nature is as confused as the rest of us; at midnight on Tuesday the temperature was zero degrees and from there it just freefalled to minus 30 degrees by Friday morning.… Continue reading