January 18, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2994

Toughie No 2994 by Giovanni

Hints and Tips by crypticsue

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

It’s been a couple of months since we last had a Toughie from Giovanni and, even if you hadn’t  already known that he was today’s Toughie setter, it wouldn’t have taken you long to realise that this crossword was definitely one of his, not least because of some, fairly-clued, but not well-known, words in the mix.

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DT 30200

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30200

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ****

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

Beautiful summer weather has returned. The same area that was hit by last week’s rogue storm Hale is about to have a brief glancing blow from one of Hale’s young relations but it is not expected to be very severe or widespread.… Continue reading

ST 3194 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3194

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 8th January 2023

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

A trickier than usual Sunday Prize Puzzle from Dada this week Continue reading “ST 3194 (Full Review)”