July 26, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3312

Toughie  No 3312 by Elgar

Hints and Tips by crypticsue

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

When Elgar sets a Friday Toughie, you get exactly what it says on the tin.  The usual stretching of the cryptic grey matter followed by a lot of smiles as I worked out exactly what was going on in the clues

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DT 30676

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30676

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I thought this was the best Friday puzzle for some time, with tight cryptic grammar and lots of penny drop moments. The use of every letter but X in the grid fill suggests that it’s the work of proXimal.  Thanks to him for today’s entertainment.  Continue reading "DT 30676"