February 2023 – Page 2 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 30232

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30232

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I found today’s puzzle a lot more straightforward that last Friday’s memorable crossword.  Continue reading "DT 30232"

DT 30227 (Full Review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30227

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 18th February 2023

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

A nice and straightforward Cephas Saturday Prize Puzzle  Continue reading “DT 30227 (Full Review)”

Toughie 3015

Toughie No 3015 by Firefly
Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Thanks to Firefly for an enjoyable puzzle with a theme. Thanks largely to the education offered by crosswords in the past I did know all the theme elements.Continue reading

DT 30230

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30230

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

We’re back home again after our sojourn in the South Island. We ended up being two days longer than planned as Cook Strait ferry disruptions meant we were stranded in Picton for a couple of nights. Great to catch up with family and friends in the south.… Continue reading

ST 3199 (full review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3199

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 12th Feb 2023

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

Greetings from Kolkata. A bit tougher Sunday puzzle of Dada that was still an enjoyable one to solve.Continue reading