November 5, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3369

Toughie No 3369 by Dada
Hints and tips by ALP

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BD Rating – Difficulty * Enjoyment ***

I described one of Dada’s recent toughies as one of his gentlest ever and was met with a chorus of disagreement but, damn my eyes, I’m going to say it again!… Continue reading

DT 30763

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30763
Hints and tips by Huntsman

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

A pleasant and not overly demanding puzzle to brighten up a dull start to the day here in Harpenden. As ever nicely clued & with a couple of gently misleading surfaces. About on a par with yesterday’s puzzle in terms of difficulty. Anyone who breezed through this one & is looking for a further challenge should have a bash at ALP’s excellent puzzle in Rookie Corner yesterday.

In the following hints, definitions are underlined, indicators are mostly in parentheses, and answers are revealed by clicking where shown as usual. Please leave a comment below on how you got on with the puzzle.

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