April 17, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2212

Toughie No 2212 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty ****Enjoyment **

I found this to be something of a slog requiring lots of checking – Google had to put in an extra shift. Thanks Giovanni but, as I may have mentioned once or twice before, I do prefer Toughies which rely on clever wordplay rather than obscure vocabulary.… Continue reading

DT 29027

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29027

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

During the last week we have lit our fire three times in the evening. This morning the river in front of our home was covered in a thick mist that rapidly burnt off with the rising sun to give us a glorious fine autumn day as we write this.… Continue reading