February 1, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2170

Toughie No 2170 by Osmosis

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

As usual, we have a meticulously-clued pangram from Osmosis, with smooth surfaces elegantly combining definition and wordplay.… Continue reading

DT 28958

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28958

A full review by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty ****Enjoyment **

You can always tell when it is the turn of this particular Saturday Mysteron to provide the Prize Puzzle as every single bit of the space provided in the newspaper is filled up by his clues as was the case this week too (Mr CS having bought the paper after dropping me at the station).… Continue reading