March 2021 – Page 4 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2610

Toughie No 2610 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

When I first accessed this from the Puzzles site early this morning clue 27a was repeated as 27d which caused a problem with the grid.

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DT 29625

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29625

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

Recently, late afternoons have seen most New Zealanders glued to their TV screens watching the dramas of America’s Cup yachting being played out on the Hauraki Gulf.… Continue reading

ST 3098

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3098

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 7th March 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

I thought Dada had upped the difficulty level with this particular Sunday crossword. Continue reading “ST 3098”

Toughie 2609

Toughie 2609 by Chalicea

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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

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

Gdanga fellow solvers. Today’s puzzle from Chalicea is, as usual very user-friendly and a delight to solve. A smile in every corner of this puzzle that only just touches the edge of The Toughie Spectrum. Continue reading “Toughie 2609”

DT 29624

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29624

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Tuesday. I enjoyed today's puzzle because it offered a few unusual twists and turns. No idea who the compiler might be, but I do hope that they drop in later to take a bow.  Continue reading "DT 29624"