April 28, 2026 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

DT 31225

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31225

Hints and tips by Huntsman

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

Well quite a weather contrast to yesterday’s glorious day here in Harpenden as it’s dull & overcast with maybe even a smattering of much needed rain due in the next hour or two.

Today’s Anthony Plumb (I assume) production is the usual gentle exercise that I suspect won’t leave many 17d. As ever nicely clued throughout & fun while it lasted. For those seeking a further challenge I see Hudson is over in t’other place so I’ll save that for an afternoon watching the snooker & nursing a poorly back.

As usual there is a selection of music to enjoy or ignore.

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