January 14, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 31136

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31136
Hints and Tips by Deansleigh

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BD Rating – Difficulty *  Enjoyment ***

Good morning from Hampshire, where the winter sun has made a welcome appearance after yesterday’s relentless rain.  I found this puzzle to be fairly gentle for a midweek back-pager, and it was my quickest solve of the week so far.  7d and 13d both made it onto my podium today, but my favourite has to be the superb 12a.  Many thanks to today’s setter.

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ST 3350 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3350

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 4th January 2026

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. A lovely, entertaining puzzle from Dada this Sunday that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a full review of his puzzle for your kind reading and valuable comments. Continue reading “ST 3350 (Full Review)”