August 9, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie No 3320

Toughie No 3320 by Elgar

Hints and tips by Sloop John Bee

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

 

Elgar provides a fitting tribute to his regular Toughie blogger, seeing the theme early allows me to reduce the difficulty one * but the enjoyment stays at the maximum

You could probably apply the 7d prefix to most words in this or any other crossword but I have highlighted as many as possible. I learned a lot about Marrowfat (8d) and the custom of giving bread to the king’s youngest child (6d) and my history knowledge of the events of 1924 has come on leaps and bounds (1a). This turophile is ashamed to have not fully parsed 29a pleased to have finally parsed 29a

The music links today are as near as I can find to those played at the Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving although Richard’s own recording of Always on my Mind is not available to me

The plethora of thematic elements were obvious highlights but 2d belongs on my podium too What were your favourites?

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DT 30688

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No Crossword 30688

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday.  I found today’s puzzle perfect for the Friday slot. It has tight grammar, smooth surfaces, and several smile-inducing penny drop moments.  Continue reading "DT 30688"

DT 30683 (full review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30683

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 3rd August 2024

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

Greetings from Kolkata. A wonderful and entertaining Saturday puzzle from the setter that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a review of the same for your kind perusal and important feedback.
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