February 2021 – Page 5 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 29597

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29597

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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Good morning from South Staffs, where the day began with a brief display by ‘rosy-fingered Dawn’ which has now faded to grey.… Continue reading

DT 29592

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29592

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on 6th February 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Morning All! I found this quite enjoyable and tricky to parse in places.

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DT 29596

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29596

Hints and tips by Miffypops

I’m not here to be perfect. I’m here to be me

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G,Danga. Whatever that means. A fortnight ago our setter hit us with a sledgehammer. He has calmed down since and today wraps us in cotton wool and sings softly to us. After a couple of passes either mysterious wavelengths or checkers should lead you to a filled grid. Maybe a couple of clues will cause some angst. If so the hints below should help
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Toughie 2590

Toughie No 2590 by Hudson

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Thanks to Hudson for a very enjoyable puzzle which wasn’t too tricky but contains some great clues and produced a number of chuckles.… Continue reading

DT 29595

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29595

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

Our spell of beautiful fine weather has been briefly interrupted by a very welcome short period of rain. Forecast tells us we will be back to fine again tomorrow.… Continue reading

ST 3093

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3093

A full review by gnomethang

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This puzzle was published on 313t January 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Morning All! There were a few easy starter clues and a few to make you think in this pretty sold Sunday offering.

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