December 28, 2021 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2773

Toughie No 2773 by Robyn

Hints and tips by Miffypops

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Chris M Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *****

Today’s Toughie from Robyn is so cleverly clued with hardly any gimmies. Each answer requiring a bit of thought. When the checkers made an answer obvious I still had to question the wordplay. I like these new kids on the block. Continue reading “Toughie 2773”

DT 29869

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29869

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the final Tuesday puzzle of 2021. It's a good one. It's got amusing cryptic definitions, a couple of clues where sorting out the vocabulary might require a visit to the dictionary, and some wordplay that needed a scratch of the head to hint. That sounds like X-Type to me. Thanks to him and the other setters who have brightened our Tuesdays throughout the year. And Happy New Year to all members of the BD community and everyone involved in creating our daily crosswording entertainment. Continue reading "DT 29869"