June 2023 – Page 3 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Month: June 2023

DT 30334

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30334

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

Hello, everyone. Perhaps it’s the high temperatures over here making it hard to think, but I found this puzzle tough.  After I’d filled the grid and written the straightforward hints, I still had three clues unparsed. That is definitely a first in my blogging career. I think I figured them all out in the end, but the extended head-scratching meant that there was not much time left before bed to search for pictures.  Continue reading "DT 30334"

Toughie 3082

by crypticsue  

Toughie No 3082 by Hudson

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

Hudson always sets a most enjoyable crossword (both in the Telegraph and other places) and this one was no exception. Continue reading “Toughie 3082”

DT 30332

by 2Kiwis  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30332

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

Kia ora from Aotearoa.

We are experiencing the self-satisfied glow (and slightly sore arms) of the recently vaccinated. We have just had our latest Covid booster jabs.… Continue reading