February 9, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3216

Toughie No 3216 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Dutch

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

A satisfying solve. My last ones in were the 18/8 combination.

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DT 30532

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30532

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I’m in New Zealand this week, so I’m experiencing the disorienting sensation of writing the hints for Friday’s puzzle on a Friday evening. The puzzle felt a little more straightforward than recent Friday offerings, making for a steady and very enjoyable solve. The grid uses every letter except Z. I have no idea if that has any significance. Continue reading "DT 30532"

DT 30527 (full review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30527

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 3rd Feb 2024

BD Rating – Difficulty * Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. A gentle and straightforward Saturday puzzle from NY Doorknob that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a review of the same for your kind perusal and valuable feedback.Continue reading