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DT 31345

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31345

Hints and tips by Huntsman

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BD Rating – Difficulty *  Enjoyment ****

It looks like there is a bit of damp stuff later this morning here in Harpenden but the forecast for the afternoon looks fine.

We have yet another  light delight to roll off the Anthony Plumb production line. As ever some witty & misleading surfaces & impeccably clued throughout. I thought it was maybe a wee bit trickier than Heron’s puzzle yesterday but still on the gentle side so I’ll be interested to hear what others make of it.

Our old Thursday blogger has popped up over in t’other place with one of his elegantly compiled & very accessible Toughies that deserves a wide audience. Well worth having a stab at & Whybird is on hand to provide nudges if required.

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

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