Thursday, August 8, 2019 — DT 28970 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28970
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Saturday, February 9, 2019
Setter Unknown
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28970 – Hints] Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28970 – Review]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Big Dave (Hints) gnomethang (Review)
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★	Enjoyment - ★★★
Notes
As this was a Saturday "Prize Puzzle" in Britain, there are two entries related to it on Big Dave's Crossword Blog — the first, posted on the date of publication, contains hints for selected clues while the second is a full review issued following the entry deadline for the contest. The vast majority of reader comments will generally be found attached to the "hints" posting with a minimal number — if any — accompanying the full review. For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 — DT 28969 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28969
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Friday, February 8, 2019
Setter Giovanni (Don Manley)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28969]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Deep Threat
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★	Enjoyment - ★★★
Notes
For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 — DT 28968 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28968
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Thursday, February 7, 2019
Setter proXimal (Steve Bartlett)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28968]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Falcon
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★★	Enjoyment - ★★★
Notes
For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Monday, August 5, 2019 — DT 28967 (Published Saturday, August 3, 2019) (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28967
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Setter Jay (Jeremy Mutch)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28967]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By 2Kiwis
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★	Enjoyment - ★★★
Notes
This puzzle appears on the Monday Diversions page in the Saturday, August 3, 2019 edition of the National Post. For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Saturday, August 3, 2019 — Odd Or Even

Introduction

In today's puzzle from Cox & Rathvon, the roll of the dice (5a) comes up odd or even. There also seems to be a bit of an artistic and musical sub-theme to the puzzle (11a, 7d, 9d, 19d, 25d).

Thank you to Henry for posting the solution (see the Comments section below).

I invite you to leave a comment to let us know how you fared with the puzzle.

Signing off for today — Falcon

Friday, August 2, 2019 — DT 28966 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28966
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Setter Unknown
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28966]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Mr K
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★ / ★★★	Enjoyment - ★★★★
Notes
For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.

Thursday, August 1, 2019 — DT 28965 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28965
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Monday, February 4, 2019
Setter Unknown
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28965]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Miffypops
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★	Enjoyment - ★★★
Notes
The National Post has skipped DT 28960 through DT 28964 which were published in The Daily Telegraph from Tuesday, January 29, 2019 to Saturday, February 2, 2019. For the summer, I am taking a break from producing a detailed review of weekday puzzles. Instead, I will be found relaxing by a pristine lake at a rustic off-grid campground. During this period, I will post an abbreviated "Vacation Edition" which provides a link to the review on Big Dave's Crossword Blog for the puzzle that I expect to be published that day. However, as the National Post occasionally skips puzzles, there is no guarantee that my forecast will necessarily prove to be accurate. I will continue to post the Saturday puzzle although the review will likely appear a few days later.