August 1, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Day: 1 August 2025

Toughie 3524

by Gazza  

Toughie No 3524 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Osmosis is at his most devious today. This took me some time but getting the spine of the grid (5d) early was a big help. I did enjoy the struggle – many thanks to our setter.
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DT 30989 (Full Review)

by Rahmat Ali  

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30989

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 26th July 2025

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

Greetings from Kolkata. A nice, lovely Saturday puzzle from NYDK that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a review of the same for your kind perusal and significant comment. Continue reading “DT 30989 (Full Review)”