September 21, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3135

Toughie No 3135 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***


This is a fairly typical Beam Toughie, though there are no ‘first letters’ clues and the Queen is having day off. Thanks to Beam for the enjoyment – I wonder if he was one of the prominent figures from Britain and France invited to last night’s banquet at Versailles?
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DT 30411

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,411
Hints and tips by Shabbo

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

Good morning, fellow cruciverbalists. I really enjoyed this and I hope you did as well. I had ticks all over the place, but my favourites are probably 1a, 13a, 27a, 28a, 3d, 7d, 14d and 16d, with 1a winning my vote for COTD.… Continue reading