October 1, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 3767

Toughie No 3767 by Dharma
Hints and tips by ALP

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

As ever, it took a moment of flitting about the grid to refind my Dharma legs but, once regained, this fell into place very nicely – started gingerly, finished at pace. Nowt obscure and all very stylish: sharp wit, smart constructions and silky surfaces. Up there with his very best, I’d say. The floor is yours.

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DT 31359

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31359
Hints and Tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **  Enjoyment ***

A pleasant and not too taxing puzzle including no obscurities but a couple of colloquial terms which probably wouldn’t have made it into the Telegraph a decade ago. Many thanks to our setter.
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