April 1, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 31202

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31202
Hints and Tips by Deansleigh

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BD Rating – Difficulty *  Enjoyment ****

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the Wednesday back-pager blog.  I approached today’s crossword with some trepidation, as the first puzzle that I blogged – Vintage puzzle 20 – was originally published on 1st April 1978, and had a surprise twist that caught me unawares.  Thankfully there were no such pitfalls today, and everything was fairly clued throughout.  The standout clues for me were 20a, 18a, 28a, 14d, 24d, and my favourite, the painful riding experience in 16a.  Many thanks to our setter.

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ST 3361 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3361

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 22nd March 2026

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. Dada has given us a nice, enjoyable solve this Sunday and now I present to you a full review of his puzzle. Hope to have your valuable feedback and comments. Continue reading “ST 3361 (Full Review)”