2478 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2478

Toughie No 2478 by Chalicea

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

It’s been a busy morning, including a trip to the doctor for a blood test (an annual one that was due last April!). The usual enjoyment from Chalicea, with a mix of the very easy and the slightly more difficult. Continue reading “Toughie 2478”

ST Cryptic No 2478 – Review

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2478 – Review

A full analysis by Big Dave

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

Another hard but satisfying Sunday puzzle, although I do feel that when the first letter is unchecked in 20 of the answers, out of a total of 28,  it does make for a difficult puzzle.

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ST Cryptic No 2478 – Hints

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2478 – Hints

Selected hints by Big Dave

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

Another excellent Sunday puzzle, although I had to coax each answer out!.

For the weekend prize crosswords I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them.  A full analysis of this puzzle will be available at 12.00 next Thursday, 9th April.

Some hints to get you started: Continue reading “ST Cryptic No 2478 – Hints”