July 2018 – Page 7 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2050

Toughie No 2050 by Beam

Hints and tips by Bufo

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

I’m glad that today’s Beam puzzle wasn’t a stinker because I didn’t realise it was Thursday and hence my blogging day until after the morning had gone.… Continue reading

ST 2957

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2957

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 24th June 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

Not that difficult a solve – handy for the stand-in blogger– but that did allow time to appreciate some splendid surface readings

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

DT 28782

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28782

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ****

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

We had the usual team for solving and then Carol had to leave for Wellington so it was a solo effort putting the hints together.… Continue reading

ST 2958 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2958 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg on Canada Day, where, with the recent passing of laws to legalise cannabis, some think that the Canadian flag needs to be modified as shown here:

Today, Virgilius provides us with some trickiness moderated by what I think are some oldies but goodies and only 28 clues. … Continue reading