August 12, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT Vintage 16

Daily Telegraph Vintage No 16
Hints and Tips by Rossophile

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Enduring another “heatwave” for 3-4 days, or so we are told by the media.  Yesterday was 28 degrees with some rain, and my water butts are full.  Pervious called an English summer. Another straightforward puzzle from the Sixties, some learned and geographical clues. A few explanations of that time alone, that are open to interpretation.
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DT 31003

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31003
Hints and tips by Huntsman

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It’s a lovely sunny day here in Harpenden this morning & it looks like it’ll develop into a scorcher so I’m still debating whether it’s too hot for golf.

Today’s Plumb production is a pretty gentle affair. Enjoyable enough but I can’t honestly say that I thought it on a par with last week’s cracker. Maybe that’s just me so it will be interesting to see what others think.

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