August 29, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3540

Toughie No 3540 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Thanks to Sparks for an enjoyable puzzle which isn’t too tough (for a Friday). I’ve given it an extra half-star for difficulty because I needed to verify the 1a accidents, the 9a dietary problem and the 5d mythical beast none of which I’d heard of. I can’t find any Nina today – can you?
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DT 31013 (Full Review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31013

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 23rd August 2025

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

Greetings from Kolkata. A nice, super 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 31013 (Full Review)”