September 23, 2022 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2928

Toughie No 2928 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

As usual with Elgar, an extremely satisfying solve with lots of amazing clues,  though a slow start, a slow middle and a slow finish.… Continue reading

DT 30100

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30100

Hints and tips by Senf

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

A very good Friday morning from Winnipeg.

Somewhat of a topsy-turvy week for setters with the CL ‘special’ on Monday, and Jay and Ray T ‘absent’ from the back page as they were in their Toughie alter egos. … Continue reading

DT 30095 (full review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30095

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 17th September 2022

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

This had to be the work of Cephas as it was a pangram with plenty of anagrams Continue reading “DT 30095 (full review)”