Very lean, clipped tips on a review of newspaper Toughie setter @ bigdave44.com/2026/04/16/3671
Ever clear he's mistaken one for Rachel Reeves! (7)
Will novelist this writer's left barely suppress conceit? (4-10)
Ignoring signs at intervals traveller is repeating (7)
Perfumed PONCE!
Chap, shouldn't that really be ... US president's a knob (7)
Well, yes – and for a raft of other reasons. He should sit – and no doubt fail – one of those English language tests he's so keen on.
Don't mention it! Keep your chins up – you know what you're doing. I'd really recommend joining (Anax/Dean Mayer's) DIYCow comp btw – www.ukpuzzle.com/phpBB3/index...
I really wouldn't worry about the grumblers. It's a sweet clue and nowt wrong with "stupid" – it's been used a zillion times both pre and post. Supply – always a winner – is lovely though. Still, that would have probably attracted the odd baffled moan over there too! Stick to your guns mate.
Loving the ads popping up every time Drumpf posts yet more bollo on TrumpetSocial. The juxtaposition is perfect.
This compiler’s cracking puzzler unpacked by me – finally! @ bigdave44.com/2026/04/09/3667
Sloth, in time, holding back sex (7)
Gin is slipped into pint for silent type (8)
Reminder to switch sides for line in bar? (4)
All but outwitted by Parisian bloke who set today’s Toughie? Hints @ bigdave44.com/2026/04/02/3663
Sound of bird could alert him? (5)
Animal included in cattle drive (5)
Brooded with rage seeing caricature (6)
Ha, I don't disagree – Nina Simone, Albert King et al. But Petula? Good God man – show some decorum!
Petula Clark?! Pls tell me you’ve been hacked!
Ha. Well, I'm obvs hoping now it does get Twitched. There's nothing I love more than seeing you vent spleen whilst dosed up on hillbilly heroin! I'll get the popcorn in..
Ha. If so, you may need to pre-medicate, yes. I didn't put it up today for that outside possibility though – just post-test timing. Be strong and buckle up!
Och, Twm's definitely a dandy – best-dressed setter in the valleys!
You’re a comic!
Ha, are the other 2 duff then?! Cheers pal.
Well, make bloomin' sure (I know you will) to
hang onto them – kidnap if necessary!
Yet another cracking cover. Hats off
And here I go again … with a slightly fruity (well, it is the weekend) little number @ mycrossword.co.uk/cryptic/3254. Ta lots to Raider as always..
Tear a Mars bar wrapper (3)
Savage review of The Sound of Music? (3,2)
Flipping red-top, say, pinching Independent's talent (6)
#cryptic #crossword
Ha – maybe do a Dimbleby then and slap it on your shoulder instead
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If you and John H don't get matching tats pronto, I'm going to be bitterly disappointed. That looks born for a setter's bicep, no?
Had troubles with flipping advanced chap who set today’s Toughie? Hints and tips @ bigdave44.com/2026/03/26/3659
Non-standard, like a PC that's not working? (7)
Misguided Liberal leaving for SNP discovered and exposed (7)
Apocryphal book? Newspaper article from the east covers it (7)
Such an odd, depressingly British take, I 100pc agree. Wardle famously could have wangled far more for Wordle if he'd wanted. It's clearly never been about money & fame for him. He just likes making stuff that reams of people enjoy. And Parseword is both brave and educational. Why the dig? Bonkers.
Who set today’s cryptic bit? All is revealed @ bigdave44.com/2026/03/19/3655
Taking lead from Barclays, make smaller bank cards (8,6)
Media cover players getting hold of prescribed drug (8)
Hard decision over America (7)
Ew - your account appears to have been hacked by Benny Hill! On the upside, Wales are … winning. Blimey, good on ‘em.
Oh come come, you're way too coy ... give it some proper
welly! Tremendous achievement - hats off fella.
Neurotic Welshman’s latest rank? (9)
I feel your pain acutely – we're with you brother. Work of the devil, that.
Free-for-all tips on nifty rib-tickler nobody should fail to approve @ bigdave44.com/2026/03/12/3651
Old Peruvian comedians collaborating (2,7)
Exploited European employed in Bucks? (4)
Work ending so claimed Universal Credit? (6,2)
Cheers for the nudge chief – man did good. I certainly wouldn't want to try solving that at 5am ... and I set the bleedin' thing!
