December 25, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 30492

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30492

Hints and tips by pommers

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Hola from Almoradí and a big “Feliz Navidad” to one and all, and no, I’m not working on Christmas Day.  The Telegraph puzzles editor very kindly sent me an advance copy of the cryptic and quick crosswords so I’m writing this blog last Saturday!  Means I can have a lie-in on Monday before tackling the pommer’s traditional Christmas breakfast of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with a Buck’s Fizz to go with it!

The puzzle isn’t particularly “Chistmassy” or difficult but I did enjoy it while it lasted!  The pun in the Quickie is relevant to Christmas though.  I hope you all enjoyed it too.
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