May 30, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3279

Toughie No 3279 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ***

Beam is here to delight his many fans again (he seems to appear regularly on a 4-week cycle). He’s included all his usual trademarks and as always provides a few synonyms that require some head-scratching.

I was held up for some time on 6d as I read the first word of the clue as ‘flat’ – I do need to go to Specsavers!

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DT 30627

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,627
Hints and tips by Shabbo

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

I have my own thoughts as to who the compiler might be today, but I will leave it to you, dear reader, to play Guess the Setter. … Continue reading