Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2517 – Hints

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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

Once again a well-constructed puzzle from Virgilius (the name by which Brian Greer is best known these days). Very few easy clues, but all the answers should be within the vocabulary of the average solver, with the possible exception of 20 down.