May 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 29689

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29689

Hints and tips by pommers

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Hola from the Vega Baja on a slightly chilly morning.  It’s sure to warm up later as spring has definitely sprung here.

Not much to say about the crossword which hasn’t already been said on a Monday.  It’s the usual fare, not too difficult but enjoyable.  Today’s offering seems a bit light on anagrams so I know some of you will be disappointed but there’s a lot of good stuff to enjoy.
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EV 1489 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1489 (Hints)

Dating Agency by Ifor

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Ifor is familiar to Listener, Magpie, IQ and EV solvers. You can be sure of a challenge wirh fairly difficult clues and an endgame that will be theme-packed and substantial. Continue reading “EV 1489 (Hints)”

DT 29682

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29682

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 22 May 2021

BD Rating – ******

Greetings from Kolkata. Once again, I am delighted to write the full review of a Saturday puzzle for your perusal and valuable feedback. A really enjoyable puzzle from Cephas with some nice clues. Continue reading “DT 29682”

Toughie 2651

Toughie No 2651 by Giovanni

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty ****Enjoyment **

It always puts a damper on my solving enjoyment if I have to spend more time looking up things than in actually sorting out the wordplay.… Continue reading