July 4, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Day: 4 July 2025

Toughie 3508

by Gazza  

Toughie No 3508 by Karla
Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Karla’s not too tricky today with no obscurities and is very enjoyable – many thanks to him. I can’t spot a Nina – can you?
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DT 30970

by Mr K  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30970

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** -  Enjoyment ****

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. Today we have a very enjoyable puzzle featuring ultrasmooth surface readings, faultless cryptic grammar, and a shoutout to a Scottish football team. Thanks to our setter for a great puzzle to solve and to hint. Continue reading "DT 30970"

DT 30965 (Full Review)

by Rahmat Ali  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30965

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 28th June 2025

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

Greetings from Kolkata. A brilliant, straightforward Saturday puzzle from NYDK that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a review of the same for your kind perusal and significant feedback. Continue reading “DT 30965 (Full Review)”