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DT 29008

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29008

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****

 

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Tuesday.  Today we have a delightful crossword from the Telegraph Puzzles editor himself, who goes by Mister Ron here on the back page (not to be confused with the generic Mysteron or Mr Ron that we use for unknown setters).  I found lots of entertaining penny drop moments in this puzzle, in large part due to some skilful misdirection by our setter.  Lots of smiles means an above-average enjoyment rating.

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