A Puzzle by Alchemi
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Author: Big Dave
Big Dave is a retired IT Consultant who lives in the beautiful Worcestershire village of Hanley Swan.
Toughie 2605
Toughie No 2605 by Donnybrook
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
An enjoyable puzzle from Donnybrook. Continue reading “Toughie 2605”
Toughie 2597
Toughie No 2597 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Silvanus has definitely settled in to the, usually Floughie, Tuesday slot and, 21 Down apart, this was an easy solve. I would be interested to know if non-UK solvers knew about the cartoon couple in 8 Down. Continue reading “Toughie 2597”
Toughie 2589
Toughie No 2589 by Donnybrook
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Another fine puzzle from Donnybrook. Continue reading “Toughie 2589”
12th Birthday – almost a teenager!
Big Dave’s Crossword Blog celebrates its twelfth birthday today!
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The blog has been going for 12 years today, 28th January. … Continue reading
Toughie 2581
Toughie No 2581 by Gila
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I tend to groan at most anagrams, but there were several very clever ones in today’s puzzle. Not a Floughie, but imminently solvable. Continue reading “Toughie 2581”
Toughie 2573
Toughie No 2573 by Donnybrook
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I was expecting more of a struggle, but Donnybrook has been very generous today. Continue reading “Toughie 2573”
Toughie 2565
Toughie No 2565 by Dada
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
A proper Toughie on a Tuesday – what is the world coming to! Continue reading “Toughie 2565”
Toughie 100012
Toughie No 100012 by Firefly
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Dutch seems to have gone awol today, so this was put together quickly. Continue reading “Toughie 100012”
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all our readers
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Big Dave and the team of bloggers would once again like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas 2020 and a Happy New Year in 2021.
A special thank you to all the crossword setters, especially to those who have taken the time to leave comments on the blog, and to Chris Lancaster and his team at Telegraph Puzzles.
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