Toughie No 3694 by Prime
Hints and Tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty <* – Enjoyment ****
Day: 27 May 2026
DT 31250
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31250
Hints and Tips by Deansleigh
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ****
Good morning everyone, and welcome to the Wednesday back-pager blog. Huge thanks to Gazza for standing in for me last week whilst I was away. Maybe I’m still in holiday mode, or perhaps it was due to lack of sleep after last night’s tropical heat here in Hampshire, but I found today’s puzzle to be the hardest of the week so far. Once again we have an excellent crossword with plenty to enjoy and admire. Amongst my favourites are 11a, 12a, 26a and 14d, but my pick of the clues today is the clumsy cleric in 13a. I also liked the groan-worthy Quickie pun. Many thanks to our setter.
Sunday Toughie 225 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 225 by proXimal
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 17th May 2026
ST 3369 (Full Review)
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3369
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 17th May 2026
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata. Dada has given us a nice, challenging puzzle this Sunday. I would now like to present my full review of it and hope to receive your valuable feedback and comments. Continue reading “ST 3369 (Full Review)”