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DT 31280

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31280
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 crossword to be about the same level of difficulty as the previous two days’ puzzles, with plenty to admire and appreciate.  I particularly liked 11a, 2d and 12d, but my clue of the day is 4d, as it mentions the lead singer in one of my favourite bands.  I also enjoyed the Quickie pun, once the penny dropped.  Many thanks to our setter.

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ST 3374 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3374

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 21st June 2026

BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ****

Greetings from Kolkata. A truly superb 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 3374 (Full Review)”