Toughie No 99 by Elgar
An excellent, challenging puzzle
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
Author: Big Dave
Big Dave is a retired IT Consultant who lives in the beautiful Worcestershire village of Hanley Swan.
DT Cryptic No 25857
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25857
A full analysis by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
ST Cryptic No 2471 – Review
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2471 – Review
A full analysis by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment **
I never look forward to the Sunday puzzle, and I’m seldom surprised. This is another one that takes quite a while to complete, but leaves you wondering why you bothered. Continue reading “ST Cryptic No 2471 – Review”
Toughie No 98
Toughie No 98 by Giovanni
Another enjoyable puzzle
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Toughie No 97
Toughie No 97 by Cephas
Firm but fair
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
The puzzle itself was firm but fair, apart from some of the silly three letter clues. Peter Biddlecombe (whose Review of last Saturday’s puzzle will be published at noon tomorrow) won’t like the grid on this one – four totally separate corners joined only in the centre. Don’t be surprised if you get some of the answers and then struggle to find the wordplay, but then that’s why this blog is here!
DT Cryptic No 25855
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25855
Do this one first, then move on to the Toughie!
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Someone at the Telegraph must have been listening, as the Wednesday puzzle used to be the source of a lot of grief, mainly because of the dubious nature of some of the clues. That seems to have changed, as this is a neat, straightforward puzzle.
Toughie No 96
Toughie No 96 by Shamus
An enjoyable puzzle, but not too difficult
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
DT Cryptic No 25854
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25854
An easy puzzle today
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
DT Cryptic No 25853
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 25853
Not as easy as last Monday
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Last Monday we had a nice easy one to start the week – this one will make you think a little harder, but that’s where this review can help. Don’t forget that clicking on the links reveals supplementary information, some useful and some frivolous.
ST Cryptic No 2471 – Hints
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2471
This one should take you longer than Saturday’s!
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment **