Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26477
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
We keep asking Jay for more of the same and he keeps delivering.
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Toughie 511
Toughie No 511 by Giovanni
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
A very pleasant but not too difficult puzzle from the Maestro.
DT 26476
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26476
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I actually found this puzzle by Shamus (a pangram, as is now standard for him) to be a fair bit easier than yesterday’s Rufus (which I didn’t find easy at all), but that’s probably just me – let us know your experience!
If you want to see an answer just drag your cursor through the space between the curly brackets under the clue.
DT 26475
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26475
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
In memory of Blue Dragon, who died unexpectedly last week.
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DT 26474 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26474 (Hints)
Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them.
Toughie 510
Toughie No 510 by Notabilis
Hints and tips by Tilsit
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
This week’s Friday challenge is by the superb setter Notabilis and today’s puzzle did not disappoint. Lots of fine clues and a little gimmick with the central answers forming well-known phrases, although not jointly clued.
DT 26473
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26473
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
It’s a typical Giovanni today – entertaining, with some clues to make us think. Let us know how you got on with it!
If you want to see an answer just highlight the space between the brackets under the clue.
DT 26468
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26468
A full review by Gnomethang
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All!. It’s my turn to review the mystery setter this week under the new rotation regime for myself and Crypticsue and I must admit to rather enjoying this one without finding it too hard. I’m giving it two stars based on my solving time but a few of the clues may push it to a three star for some.
Toughie 509
Toughie No 509 by Excalibur
Hints and tips by Bufo
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment **
I found this a real struggle especially down the left-hand side. In the end I gave up with two clues to go and consulted the oracle (i.e. BD). Because of the problems I had I feel obliged to give it 5 stars for difficulty. But it wasn’t a very satisfying solve and I think I’m probably being generous in giving it 2 stars for enjoyment.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26472
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
An uninspiring puzzle from an unknown setter.