September 26, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3347

Toughie No 3347 by Serpent
Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Serpent is being uncharacteristically gentle today but as enjoyable as ever with some cracking clues. I was only really held up by my mathematical ignorance in 27a. Serpent often hides something in the grid but I can’t spot anything today.

Thanks to Serpent.

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DT 30729

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30729
Hints and tips by Shabbo

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

I again solved this in the early hours of this morning and only really appreciated how clever it was when I parsed it properly and commented on all of the clues this morning.… Continue reading