March 2022 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2827

Toughie No 2827 by Sparks

Hints and tips by Gazza

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

It’s been some considerable time since I had the pleasure of blogging a Sparks production so I was delighted to find him appearing on a Thursday. Thanks to him for the enjoyment.… Continue reading

DT 29949

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29949

Hints and tips by StephenL

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***

Good morning everyone from a sunny deepest Devon.
If, like me, you rose this morning bright eyed and bushy tailed and with a spring in your step anticipating your fortnightly challenge with Mr T then you’re going to be a bit disappointed as I’m pretty sure this is not his work. Continue reading “DT 29949”

DT 29948

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29948

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

Today we take one small step towards winter. Or put another way, we print out the puzzle and start solving at noon instead of 1pm. Next weekend we move our clocks back so we are then in our ‘winter solving mode’ of 11am.… Continue reading

ST 3152

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3152

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 20th March 2022

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

Straightforward to solve (apart from the error in 27a) and easy to explain – the perfect crossword for a Sunday morning when it was too nice to stay indoors  Continue reading “ST 3152”

Toughie 2825

Toughie No 2825 by Donnybrook

Hints and tips by Miffypops


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

A  teaser Toughie from Donnybrook, a popular setter who is guaranteed to bring a smile or two when solving Continue reading “Toughie 2825”

DT 29946

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29946

Hints and tips by Falcon

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

Greetings from Ottawa, where winter has shown itself not quite yet ready to surrender. After several days of mild temperatures, the mercury has taken a significant drop.

I found today’s puzzle from Campbell to be a bit more difficult than usual but, nevertheless, a very enjoyable exercise.… Continue reading