February 4, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 31154

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31154
Hints and Tips by Deansleigh

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

Good morning from a chilly but sunny south Hampshire.  Today we have another excellent back-pager, with so many fine clues it was hard to choose a favourite.  I especially liked 1a, 9a, 19a, 2d and 3d, but topping the podium for me today is the tipsy clergyman in 8d.  Many thanks to today’s setter. Continue reading “DT 31154”

ST 3353 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3353

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 25th January 2026

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. A superb and lovely puzzle from Dada this Sunday that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a full review of the same for your kind perusal and valuable feedback. Continue reading “ST 3353 (Full Review)”