December 4, 2020 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2553

Toughie No 2553 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

A fun and refreshing puzzle by Elgar today, with plenty of interesting devices and the usual deviousness. As always, I was left with a few to parse once I had a full grid but eventually(!)… Continue reading

DT 29538

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29538

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs on a grey December day in Tier 3.

A slow start for me today, but I picked up pace as the first few answers began to appear, and finished in *** time.… Continue reading

DT 29533

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29533

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 28th November 2020

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

A nice middling difficulty, actually to be found on the back page of the paper, Saturday Prize Puzzle. Continue reading “DT 29533”