September 1, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3124

Toughie No 3124 by Osmosis

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

A cute Nina today. We have the usual baffling definitions from Osmosis that look so much better in hindsight. My lateral thinking is beginning to let me down.… Continue reading

DT 30394

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30394

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I found lots to like in today’s puzzle, with a few instances of cunning misdirection that required a little thought to unscramble the word play. I hope that our setter drops in later to take a bow. Continue reading "DT 30394"

DT 30389 (full review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30389

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 26th Aug 2023

BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Greetings from Kolkata. A very friendly and straightforward Saturday puzzle from Cephas that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a review of the same for your kind perusal and significant feedback.Continue reading