February 2021 – Page 3 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 29604 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29604 (Hints)

The Saturday Crossword Club

Hosted by Senf

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No, you have not slept for over 24 hours.  In the wee small hours (UK time) of this morning, Tilsit was taken to hospital with ‘leg problems’ and so, after responding to an emergency e-mail, I am substituting for him, and best wishes to him for a speedy recovery.… Continue reading

Toughie 2596

Toughie No 2596 by Osmosis

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

A typically enjoyable puzzle from Osmosis with trademark precision and good variety – AND we have complete pangram!… Continue reading

DT 29598

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29598

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 13th February 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

This week’s Saturday Prize Puzzle saw the return of Cephas with a pangram for us to solve Continue reading “DT 29598”

DT 29606 (2021-02-17)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29606

Hints and tips by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

This is a quick blog for the puzzle which appeared in today’s (Wednesday 17th) newspaper, apparently because of a technical error. Continue reading “DT 29606 (2021-02-17)”