June 17, 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2663

Toughie No 2663 by Beam

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

You know what to expect from Beam – a puzzle where the main difficulty comes from reconciling some of the stretched synonyms. I thought that this was on the gentle side for him although I was held up trying to parse the original 16d clue (in which there is an error and for which a replacement clue has been provided online).… Continue reading

DT 29704

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29704

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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

Good morning from our temporary sojourn north of the border where the weather has been less than kind. Even less kind have been the midges, we were warned but golly bongs they do make life difficult. Home tomorrow via a night in The Lake District and dinner at Lucy’s in Ambleside Continue reading “DT 29704”