April 15, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3461

Toughie No 3461 by Chalicea
Hints and tips by ALP

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

Very, very gentle from Chalicea today. No exotic fabric, no (thank goodness) periodic table – just a fun spatter of botany and Greek.… Continue reading

DT 30901

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30901
Hints and tips by Huntsman

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

A miserable start to the day here in Harpenden but with the consolation of some much needed rain for the golf courses.

A typical Tuesday offering from the Prof today. Nicely clued as ever & with one or two slightly tricky parses. Apologies if the review is mistake laden but am feeling the effects of late nights watching golf & early starts working.

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