August 6, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3735

Toughie No 3735 by Django
Hints and tips by ALP

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BD Rating – Toughie difficulty */** Enjoyment ****

Solid stuff from Django today, with his usual flourishes. 1a tickled me from the off. I once filed a piece for The Independent about Britain’s “poshest” dump. There were working tumble-dryers discarded there willy-nilly – one still in its box, quickly snapped up by the hawk-eyed manager. There was even an on-site shop to sell the best of the plunder that included a W-reg Ford Fiesta (with MOT) and a speedboat. That’s Dorset for you!

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DT 31311

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31311
Hints and Tips by Gazza

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

This is the trickiest puzzle of the week so far which is just right for a Thursday and I enjoyed it a lot. Thanks to today’s setter.
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