July 20, 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2681

Toughie No 2681 by Gila

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Good morning from the St George hotel in sunny Harrogate. Today’s puzzle from Gila is an interesting mix of easy anagrams and harder to solve clues. Just about the right level for a Tuesday Toughie. Continue reading “Toughie 2681”

DT 29732

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29732

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone. I was finding this puzzle typically Tuesdayish until I got hung up for a while on a cluster of clues down in the SW.  A peek at the Chambers Crossword Dictionary provided the inspiration needed to complete the grid fill. I thought there were a few particularly clever clues sprinkled throughout the grid.  All in all, the solve was good fun. Continue reading "DT 29732"