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DT 31161

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31161

Hints and Tips by Senf

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BD Rating – Difficulty 2.5* – Enjoyment 4.5*

A very good Thursday morning from Winnipeg where with rising day time temperatures but below zero overnight temperatures we are getting into freeze-thaw cycles.

For me, etc© (I have to say that for Terence), the Master of Brevity has given us a very enjoyable puzzle.  The usual one word clues and answers in the Quickie, but only the sweetheart appearing in the back pager with an average of 5.27 words per clue.  I hope you have your Crimson Tomes at hand!

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