June 4, 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2656

Toughie No 2656 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

This is Elgar’s 175th Telegraph Toughie (waits for groan). Translate this number into letters and you will have a clue to the theme. Ok, ok, I get you couldn’t have known that, but I’m telling you now.… Continue reading

DT 29693

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29693

Hints and tips by Deep Threat

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

Good morning from South Staffs on a cloudy June day.

I got firmly stuck in the SW corner of today’s puzzle, with three crossing clues refusing to fall, and that put what would have been a *** solve into **** territory.… Continue reading