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Toughie 3690

Toughie No 3690 by Silvanus

Hints and Tips by crypticsue

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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

Silvanus set us a crossword , the majority of which was at the friendlier end of the Toughie spectrum Continue reading “Toughie 3690”

DT 31244

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31244
Hints and Tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **  Enjoyment ****

Deansleigh is on holiday (and probably without Internet access) this week so I’m standing in for him.

Thanks to today’s setter for a very enjoyable challenge which is fairly gentle. All three of the long anagrams fell quickly based on the enumerations and a few checkers so that was a big help in completing the grid.
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ST 3368 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3368

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 10th May 2026

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. Dada has given us an 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 3368 (Full Review)”