March 1, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2186

Toughie No 2186 by Sparks

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

A fun solve from Sparks with plenty of inventive cluing and clever definitions. Sparks often has a Nina and I did notice something interesting, something Sparky has – I’m wondering if there is more, and whether one of the answers is relevant.… Continue reading

DT 28987

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28987

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs and Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus to our Welsh readers.

Quite a few anagrams and part-anagrams from Giovanni this morning, but nothing that I found particularly difficult.… Continue reading

DT 28982

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28982

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 23rd February 2019

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

I didn’t find this as tricky or bothersome as others did on the day

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