June 14, 2018 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2038

Toughie No 2038 by Micawber

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Bufo is otherwise engaged today so I’ve been drafted in for a second appearance this week (not a chore when Micawber is the setter).… Continue reading

ST 2954

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2954

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 3rd June 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

Superb as per usual – if it wasn’t for the splendid 25a and 14d, I might raise my usual quibble about the number of clues in a row requiring something to be inserted into something else, but I’ll just content myself with awarding 4* for enjoyment rather than 5.… Continue reading