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ST 3388 (Full Review)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3388

A full review by Rahmat Ali

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This puzzle was published on 27th September 2026

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

Greetings from Kolkata. Dada has given us an enjoyable solve this Sunday and now I present to you a full review of his puzzle. Hope to have your valuable feedback and comments. Continue reading “ST 3388 (Full Review)”

ST 3388 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3388 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where Mother Nature has been giving us some welcome gentle rain.

For me, and I stress for me,© Dada very friendly once I had cracked two or three clues.  Six anagrams (two partials), one lurker (not hinted, you are on your own), and one homophone, all in a symmetric 32 clues; with 16 hints ‘sprinkled’ throughout the grid, all BRB verified where necessary, you should/might be able to get some of the checkers to enable the solving of the unhinted clues. I hope you have your Crimson Tomes at hand! You might even need your favourite e-search ‘assistant’!

Remember that Reading the Hints before commenting can be beneficial!

If it is some time since you read, or if you have never read the instructions in RED below the hints then please consider doing so before commenting today as my electronic blue pencil is at the ready and the Naughty Step is OPEN!

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Toughie 3388

Toughie No 3388 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Gazza

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

Sparks has given us a pretty tricky double (thanks Huntman) pangram today – thanks to him. There are a few gimmes but most of the clues need some cogitation.
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