March 2018 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1995

Toughie No 1995 by Notabilis

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

I always enjoy a Notabilis – everything is so tidy and accurate, with precise definitions nicely worked into the surfaces.… Continue reading

DT 28695

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28695

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 24th March 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Not often on a Saturday that it helped to ‘start with the Downs’ but that was my experience with this particular crossword

Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.… Continue reading

ST 2943

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2943

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 18th March 2018

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

Virgilius in really devious mode – but the usual high level of entertainment.… Continue reading

DT 28699

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28699

Hints and tips by Falcon

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Greetings from Ottawa, where warm spring temperatures combined with a few days of light rain are rapidly depleting the snow cover.… Continue reading