November 21, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3588

Toughie No 3588 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Gazza

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

We have a typical Osmosis puzzle with cunningly-disguised definitions, clever wordplay, nothing really obscure and a welcome lack of anagrams. I enjoyed the challenge – thanks to Osmosis.
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DT 31090

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31090

Hints and tips by Mr K

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

Hello, everyone, and welcome to a solid and enjoyable Friday puzzle. I’m afraid that work and other commitments meant that I started solving and hinting today very late, meaning that I was once again left with no time to hunt for suitable pictures. I hope that the commentariat will provide a few.  I shall try to do better in the future. Continue reading "DT 31090"

DT 31085 (Full Review)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31085

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 15th November 2025

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

Greetings from Kolkata. A slight tough but entertaining Saturday puzzle from the setter that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a review of the same for your kind perusal and significant feedback. Continue reading “DT 31085 (Full Review)”