August 5, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 30684

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30684

Hints and tips by pommers

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Hola from Almoradí where things are now quieting down after the Fiesta.  There were four parades last week culminating in the Moors and then the Christians on Friday and Saturday evenings. It’s all very spectacular but very loud with brass bands and drummers and they go on very late.  The downside is that they start in the street right outside our apartment!  At least we get a good view from our balcony!

Maybe it’s just me having a good day but I found today’s puzzle to be the easiest back-pager for quite some time. I only missed one of the acrosses (19a) on first pass and then got all the downs.  I’ll be interested to see who found it the same.
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