April 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2636

Toughie No 2636 by proXimal

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

 

Definitely a toughie – took me a while to find the right parsing for 8a (the lawman), 2d (southern Germany), 17d (theatrical act) & 22d (last of many to raise voice).… Continue reading

DT 29663

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29663

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs as April departs with a mix of sun and cloud, but not much in the way of April showers.… Continue reading

DT 29658

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29658

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 24th Apr 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. I now present to you the full review of yet another Saturday puzzle for your kind perusal. Don’t know who the setter is, but surely a pleasantly straightforward and enjoyable puzzle. Continue reading “DT 29658”

DT 29661

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29661

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ****

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

It has been a busy week in NZ. School holidays as well as Anzac Day commemorations. We have had several visits from most of our family and two of our granddaughters brought a whole bunch of their friends to spend a night in our bach.… Continue reading

ST 3104

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3104

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 18th April 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

The Right-Hand side of this Sunday Prize Puzzle was more difficult than the Left but, as usual with a Dada crossword, once I’d solved the clues, they were easy to explain.… Continue reading