Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30859
Hints and tips by Huntsman
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BD Rating – Difficulty * Enjoyment ***
A dull start to the day but it’s brightening up nicely here in Harpenden. The golf courses are still closed so it’s a trip to the Odyssey to see the matinee performance of Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain, which I’m rather looking forward to.
Those bemoaning a trickier than usual start to the week yesterday ought to be happy with today’s offering. I found it very pleasant, nicely clued & none too demanding. I’m not 100% convinced it’s an Anthony Plumb production but Senf will no doubt advise. For any that breeze through this I’d encourage a visit to the other place to check out Hudson who is on Toughie duty. I haven’t looked at the puzzle yet but if it’s anywhere near as good as his last one it’ll be worth the effort plus there’s the added bonus of ALP’s usually eclectic music choices which Jane looks forward to so much.
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