September 2018 – Page 5 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

ST 2967

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2967

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on the 2nd September 2018

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

Solved after a lovely day out and this crossword added to the day’s pleasure – lots to enjoy – I particularly liked the ‘start of barking’ in 4a and the surface reading of 24d

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

Toughie 2089

Toughie No 2089 by Donnybrook

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Today we have a solid though not terribly sparkling puzzle with plenty of ways in but a few clues where (for me at any rate) assistance had to be sought from Mr Google and Mr B R Book to verify that what the wordplay was suggesting was indeed known.… Continue reading

Toughie 2088

Toughie No 2088 by Chalicea

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Welcome everyone.  I found this a real step up in difficulty from Chalicea’s Toughie debut, but no less enjoyable.… Continue reading

DT 28840

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28840

Hints and tips by a Kaleidoscopic Miffypops

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BD Rating – Difficulty tbaEnjoyment tba

Good morning from Loch Awe Boats on South Lochaweside where Saint Sharon and I are enjoying a week away from publand.… Continue reading

ST 2968 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2968 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where I started my day yesterday watching the two (tape delayed and then recorded) antipodean rugby internationals – one better than the other.… Continue reading