August 15, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT Vintage 19

Daily Telegraph Vintage No 19
Hints and Tips by Rossophile

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BD Rating – Difficulty **  Enjoyment ***

After some interest yesterday, we have increased our volunteer force. Thanks for stepping forward Deansleigh for Saturday and Steve Cowling for next Tuesday. We know of the setter today (Alan Cash), so retrospective “thanks” may be offered. A 1973 puzzle starting to feel very familiar, with anagrams and sensible indicators, lurkers, charades, and double definitions, and a smattering of general knowedge.
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Toughie 3532

Toughie No 3532 by Karla
Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Karla has given us a fairly straightforward but very enjoyable puzzle today. Thanks to him.
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DT 31006

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31006

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. My grid fill today got off to a smooth start before coming to a screeching halt down in the southeast corner, where I spent most of today’s solving time. Continue reading "DT 31006"

DT 31001 (Full Review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31001

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 9th August 2025

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. A nice, wonderful 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 31001 (Full Review)”