October 9, 2018 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2104

Toughie No 2104 by Chalicea

Hints and tips by Kitty

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

 

Hello to you all.  This is Chalicea Toughie number three, which I found a little gentler than the previous ones.  If I didn’t smile quite as much this time round maybe that was just me (I’ve been working on my frown again recently, despite having honed it to near-perfection), or maybe it’s simply that the bar has been set high. … Continue reading

DT 28865

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28865

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

 

Hello, everyone.  Today's puzzle features some impressively concise clues (along with a few that are not).  In the hints below most indicators are italicized and definitions are underlined. 

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