March 15, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2194

Toughie No 2194 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

This is Elgar’s 132nd Telegraph Toughie. And, as usual ever since Elgar reached triple figures (except on Dave’s tenth anniversary), the puzzle cunningly alludes to this number.… Continue reading

DT 28999

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28999

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs as the equinoctial gales continue to blow.

I found Giovanni to be in somewhat trickier mode than for the last couple of weeks, though as usual the more obscure answers could be teased out of the wordplay.… Continue reading

DT 28994

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28994

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 9th March 2019

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

A Saturday Pangram with quite a lot of anagrams

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