May 14, 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2644

Toughie No 2644 by Artix

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

This felt different and fresh. Lovely clues giving us a pangram, and I’m happy the Z was a checker!

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DT 29675

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29675

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from South Staffs on an overcast morning.

The presence of four Xs in today’s puzzle suggests ProXimal as the setter, and he has given us a typical Friday challenge, with one or two less common words.… Continue reading

DT 29670

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29670

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 8th May 2021

BD Rating – ******

Greetings from Kolkata. Looking at 10a, it’s actually the moon which we cannot see because we are facing the unlit half of it and which sets at sunset. It’s only due to the increase in size of the crescent that helps us to witness the crescent moon appearing the next evening and thence the moonset taking place after sunset. Continue reading “DT 29670”