May 14, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 29050

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29050

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****

 

Hello, everyone.  Today we have the pleasure of solving another puzzle created by Telegraph Puzzles Editor Chris Lancaster.  It lives up to expectations, with smooth surfaces and some excellent misdirection leading to a succession of penny drop moments.  In addition, it features at 16d Michael Lloyd-Jones’ winning entry in the January Puzzles Newsletter clue-writing competition (you can sign up to receive the informative monthly Telegraph Puzzles Newsletter at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/newsletters/homepage/).

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