October 14, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 31370

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31370
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 puzzle to be the most challenging of the week so far – an excellent Wednesday workout.  There are some very clever clue constructions: I especially liked 9a, once I’d worked out what was going on, and I thought 7d was ingenious.  25a might divide opinion, as it requires some cricketing general knowledge, but it makes it onto my podium as well.  Many thanks to our setter.

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Sunday Toughie 245 (full review)

Sunday Toughie No 245 by proXimal
Full Review by Gazza

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This puzzle was published on 04/10/26

proXimal has provided a very enjoyable Toughie this week.
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ST 3389 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3389

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 4th October 2026

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

Greetings from Kolkata. A nice, straightforward Sunday puzzle of Dada that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a full review of his puzzle for your kind perusal and important feedback. Continue reading “ST 3389 (Full Review)”