Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30888
Hints and tips by Smylers
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Morning, and happy Smothering Monday to any Spoonerism fans celebrating. I found today’s crossword harder than any recent Monday backpagers I can remember, managing only 3 across clues on my first pass (though I did better on the downs). However, a lot of my hold-ups were being unable to work out anagrams; those are often the clue type I find hardest but are many solvers’ first answers in, so I’m guessing many of you will find it easier than I did. If you’re also one of the anagram-averse, maybe add another difficulty star.