September 8, 2022 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2919

Toughie No 2919 by proXimal

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Many thanks to proXimal for today’s workout.

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Across Clues

7a Vulgar female dismissed by Nemo, perhaps (8)
CLOWNISH: start with the type of creature that Nemo is in the animated Disney film (Clownfish) and remove the abbreviation for female.… Continue reading

DT 30087

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30087

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Thursday. They say that a change is as good as a rest.  Being in need of a rest, I thought I’d check out what hinting on Thursday has to offer. Quite a lot, as it turns out: Today we have a wonderfully entertaining crossword containing not one, but two cat clues. And I learned two new words. Continue reading "DT 30087"