August 25, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3120

Toughie No 3120 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

Another great Friday Toughie

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1a    Boff one receives from draught horse (6-5)

SUCKER-PUNCH: A word for ‘One receives from draught’ (as in pulling in air or liquid) and a kind of horse.… Continue reading

DT 30388

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30388

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I thought this puzzle was not as tricky as some we’ve seen on Fridays recently, but it came packed with smile-inducing penny drop moments. Continue reading "DT 30388"

DT 30383 (Full Review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30383

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 19th August 2023

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ***

Chalicea was the setter of this Saturday Prize Puzzle, which surprised a few people on the day Continue reading “DT 30383 (Full Review)”