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

DT 28714

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28714

Hints and tips by a gin sozzled MP

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

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Sloggers and Betters XIV

Sloggers and Betters XIV

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What? The 14th annual “Sloggers and Betters” gathering for crossword setters and blog contributors and readers will take place in London, following on, as in previous years, from the annual lunch for Times setters.  Start by looking in the Parliament bar (first door on the right) or just outside (depending on the weather) – fellow cruciverbalists are not hard to find.

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DT 28713 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28713 (Hints)

The 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 28707

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28707

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on 7th April 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Morning All! I quite enjoyed this one and found it just below a normal difficulty.

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