October 2021 – Page 8 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

EV 1507 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1507 (Hints)

Deathblow by Curmudgeon

Hints and tips by The Numpties

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Curmudgeon has set in the 3D Crossword Calendar since the very first of those colourful creations which are in aid of the BBC Children in Need project, and the RNIB.… Continue reading

ST 3128 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3128 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where Mother Nature seems to have forgotten that Autumn has begun and we have been enjoying record breaking temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s, although I am not so sure about the accompanying record breaking ‘feels like’ from high humidities.… Continue reading

DT 29796 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29796 (Hints)

The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by Gazza)

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I’ve had another SOS message from Tilsit this morning so you can blame me if you think the following hints are not up to scratch although I don’t think most solvers will need much in the way of help today.Continue reading

MPP 113

Monthly Prize Puzzle (Oct 2021)

A Puzzle by Radler

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Why not have a go at our latest Monthly Prize Puzzle?

The winner will receive their choice of any of the Telegraph Crossword Books.

Please note that, due to punitive postal charges, while the competition is open to all, the prize is only available to UK solvers.

A review will follow after the closing date (16th Oct 2021).

The competition is now closed

Continue reading “MPP 113”

Toughie 2724

Toughie No 2724 by Osmosis

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Osmosis gives us top quality: beautifully-crafted surface readings that nicely disguise the definitions, making for an enjoyable and satisfying solve.… Continue reading

DT 29790

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29790

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 25th Sep 2021

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Greetings from Kolkata. A very nice and pretty straightforward Saturday puzzle from the setter. I feel happy to present to you a full review of the same for your kind perusal and precious feedback. Continue reading “DT 29790”