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.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 — DT 28959 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28959
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Monday, January 28, 2019
Setter Unknown
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28959]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Miffypops
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, July 30, 2019 — DT 28958 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28958
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Saturday, January 26, 2019
Setter Unknown
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28958 – Hints] Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28958 – Review]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Mr K (Hints) crypticsue (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.

Monday, July 29, 2019 — DT 28957 (Published Saturday, July 27, 2019) (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28957
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Friday, January 25, 2019
Setter Giovanni (Don Manley)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28957]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By Deep Threat
BD Rating
Difficulty - ★★★	Enjoyment - ★★★
Notes
This puzzle appears on the Monday Diversions page in the Saturday, July 27, 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, July 27, 2019 — Down East Reveal

Introduction

A big 20d to Henry for providing the solution to today's puzzle from Cox & Rathvon.

The title of today's post is inspired by the 11a and 27a duo.

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

Signing off for this week — Falcon

Friday, July 26, 2019 — DT 28956 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28956
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Thursday, January 24, 2019
Setter proXimal (Steve Bartlett)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28956]
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.

Thursday, July 25, 2019 — DT 28955 (Vacation Edition)

Vacation Edition

Puzzle at a Glance

Puzzle Number in The Daily Telegraph DT 28955
Publication Date in The Daily Telegraph Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Setter Jay (Jeremy Mutch)
Link to Full Review Big Dave's Crossword Blog [DT 28955]
Big Dave's Crossword Blog Review Written By 2Kiwis
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.