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John Halpern has been the regular Sunday setter since he took over from Brian Greer on 18th November 2018. He is also known as Dada.

ST 3366 (Full Review)

by Rahmat Ali  

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3366

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 26th April 2026

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

Greetings from Kolkata. I quite friendly puzzle from Dada this Sunday that I enjoyed solving and now I present to you a full review of his puzzle. Hope to have your valuable feedback and comments. Continue reading “ST 3366 (Full Review)”

ST 3365 (Full Review)

by Rahmat Ali  

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3365

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 19th April 2026

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

Greetings from Kolkata. A slightly tough puzzle from Dada this Sunday which I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a full review for your kind perusal and valuable feedback. Continue reading “ST 3365 (Full Review)”

Sunday Toughie 222 (Hints)

by Sloop John Bee  

Sunday Toughie No 222

by Light

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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A cracking puzzle from Light today. I wish I could have hinted more. The brilliant 1d gets the nod from a classy Spoonerism and 17a ran them close.

14a and 14d clues today, and I have hinted at half. I hope you find the checkers to finish, and as long as you remember your H. Rider Haggard novels and what Zanzibarians speak, you shouldn’t have too much trouble. I will try to give a nudge if asked.

Here we go, Folks…

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ST 3364 (Full Review)

by Rahmat Ali  

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3364

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 12th April 2026

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

Greetings from Kolkata. An entertaining Sunday puzzle from Dada which I thoroughly enjoyed and I now present a full review of it. Your valuable feedback and comments in this regard are most welcome. Continue reading “ST 3364 (Full Review)”