January 21, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3413

Toughie No 3413 by Musaeus
Hints and tips by ALP

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

Not too taxing today despite the double unches (Musaeus seems to like ‘em) some quirky definitions and a handful of peculiar surfaces – 14a, etc.… Continue reading

DT 30829

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30829
Hints and tips by Huntsman

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***

Another one in a consistent line of very enjoyable & pretty straightforward Tuesday puzzles from the Prof. I don’t expect it will present too many difficulties for most & I’d reckon it about on a par with yesterday’s production in terms of difficulty.

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