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DT 31081

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31081
Hints and tips by Huntsman

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

It looks like there will be some prospect of a dry(ish) day in these parts after yesterday’s downpours & with more in the forecast for tomorrow. The Algarve is looking more enticing by the day.

I thought today’s Anthony Plumb production very enjoyable indeed. Not too tricky but with maybe one or two things to keep us on our toes. As ever elegantly & precisely clued with some neat witty surfaces.

It remains to be seen if the hints are error free & there are the usual selection of tunes to listen to or ignore.

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