April 15, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 31214

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31214
Hints and Tips by Deansleigh

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

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the midweek back-pager blog.  I found today’s puzzle to have just the right level of difficulty for a Wednesday workout, and the perfect antidote to a miserable morning here on the South Coast of England.  There were a couple of words that were new to me, and a reasonable amount of general knowledge  is required, but but everything is fairly clued.  I had ticks all over the page, but amongst my favourites are 1a, 24a, 1d, 8d, 16d and 18d, with first prize going to the stranded passenger in 17a. Many thanks to our setter.

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ST 3363 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3363

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 5th April 2026

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. Dada has given us an excellent and friendly 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 3363 (Full Review)”