November 11, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 31394

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31394
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 suitably tricky for a Wednesday: some artistic, geographical and literary general knowledge is required, and there are one or two rather 17d words.  Amongst my favourite clues were 8d, 13d, 15d and 23d, but tying for top spot today are 6d and 10a.  I also liked the Quickie pun.  Many thanks to our setter.

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Sunday Toughie 249 (full review)

Sunday Toughie No 249 by Zandio
Full Review by Gazza

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This puzzle was published on 01/11/26

We have a very enjoyable Zandio puzzle this week.
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ST 3393 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3393

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 1st November 2026

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

Greetings from Kolkata. An excellent 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 3393 (Full Review)”