Beam – Big Dave's Beta Retreat

Toughie 1778

Toughie No 1778 by Beam

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

I found this to be a very gentle Beam puzzle with only the SW corner putting up any kind of a fight. There were a few definitions that I didn’t find totally convincing but it was a pleasant enough puzzle. The early finish has given me more time to study the Cheltenham form in an attempt to recoup some of the last two day’s losses when I have suffered from a bad attack of seconditis.… Continue reading

Toughie 1754

Toughie No 1754 by Beam

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

I mad harder work of this than I should have done. I ought to know by now that Beam is very good at hiding lurkers so why did it take me ages to spot two of them today? It was another enjoyable puzzle from Beam with nothing especially obscure.… Continue reading