July 18, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2265

Toughie No 2265 by Stick Insect

Hints and tips by Bufo

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

Nothing too arduous today though I did use the fact that it’s a double pangram for 11 across and the last couple of answers. Continue reading “Toughie 2265”

DT 29106

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29106

Hints and tips by pommers

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

Hola from an extremely hot Vega Baja where summer is in full spate. At least it’s not quite as hot now as it was during the recent much-publicised European heatwave.  It got to 39°C here last Sunday but today it’s back to a more manageable 31°C with less humidity.  Anyway, to the puzzle – this one just has to be a RayT production as all his hallmarks are there including some rather overstretched synonyms, lurkers, first letter clue and, of course, an appearance by HRH. I thought it was a bit tricky but I liked it quite a lot but I bet a lot of you will disagree as is usual on a Thursday. Over to you for comments . . . Continue reading “DT 29106”

ST 3011

Sunday Telegraph No 3011

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 7th July 2019

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Back to ‘tricky Dada’ – well I thought so anyway – the RH side was easier than the left

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