March 4, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 31178

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31178
Hints and Tips by Deansleigh

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BD Rating – Difficulty **  Enjoyment ****

Good morning from a sunny and springlike South Hampshire.  Once again we have an excellent midweek puzzle, with some cracking clues.  This was the hardest of the week for me so far, mainly because it took me a while to identify the Russian spymaster in 3d.  The clues that made it to my (somewhat overcrowded) podium today were 4a, 9a, 2d, 14d and 19d, with 9a the winner by a whisker. Many thanks to today’s setter.

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ST 3357 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3357

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 22nd February 2026

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. A straightforward and gentle puzzle from Dada this Sunday that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a full review of his puzzle for your kind perusal and valuable feedback. Continue reading “ST 3357 (Full Review)”