February 22, 2017 – Big Dave's Beta Retreat

Toughie 1765

Toughie No 1765 by Petitjean

Hints and tips by Gazza

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What a delight to get another delightful posthumous puzzle from the much-missed Petitjean. Let’s hope that he’s left us several more.

Please leave a comment telling us how you fared with the puzzle and what you thought of it.

Across Clues

1a Leak to be fixed in vessel (8)
KEELBOAT – an anagram (fixed) of LEAK TO BE gives us a type of yacht with a heavy bottom to offset the weight of its sails.… Continue reading

DT 28357

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28357

Hints and tips by 2Kiwis

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

 

Kia ora from Aotearoa and a special greeting with all our best wishes to the birthday boy.
At last we have the chance to be really positive about our summer weather. We are now getting warm sunny days with temperatures in the mid to high 20’s.… Continue reading