January 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

EV 1472 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1472

Test Match by Ploy

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Ploy’s crosswords have been appearing in all the well-known thematic cryptic outlets for almost twenty years. They are invariably enjoyable with very fair clues and intriguing end games. This one was no exception. Continue reading “EV 1472 (Hints)”

DT 29580

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29580

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 23rd January 2021

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

The trickiest Saturday Prize Puzzle for some considerable time, well I thought so anyway. Continue reading “DT 29580”

Toughie 2583

Toughie No 2583 by Beam

Hints and tips by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

This crossword would have fitted very nicely on the back page of a Thursday edition of the Daily Telegraph, so, for me anyway, it doesn’t quite make it onto the Toughie spectrum. Continue reading “Toughie 2583”

DT 29584

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29584

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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Rating suggested by Cryptor – Difficulty **   – Enjoyment ***

Good morning. After a gentle start to the solving week we have been hit here with a sledgehammer. Good luck. Continue reading “DT 29584”