November 6, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3579

Toughie No 3579 by Prime
Hints and tips by ALP

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BD Rating – Toughie difficulty **+ Enjoyment *****

Somewhat of a tour de force from Prime today: smartly studded with pith and wit. It took me a moment to find my stride but, from then on, this was a fair and fizzy romp. I loved it. Over to you.

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DT 31077

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31077
Hints and tips by Huntsman

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

After a couple of bright & unseasonably warm days it’s pretty dreary & miserable looking here in Harpenden so very much doubt I’ll be venturing far.

Shabbo is away to visit his mum but I do know it’s the opening night of a beer festival that is run by his brother so I expect a pint or two or three will be enjoyed. Anyway you’re stuck with me & I was more than happy to get a pretty gentle Ray T puzzle to blog. He has been a bit sneaky with his sweethearts but other than the music genre nothing really obscure. As you would expect impeccably clued & perfectly enjoyable.

As ever there are an assortment of tunes to accompany the (hopefully correct for a change) hints.

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