Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31392
Hints and tips by Falcon
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where we have been enjoying a warmer than normal autumn although the weather is taking us on a bit of a roller coaster ride with record-setting temperatures in the mid-twenties one day followed by single digit readings the next.
On Wednesday, we will mark Remembrance Day in Canada. In Ottawa, it is a custom to place one’s commemorative poppy on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier following the ceremony at the Cenotaph.
I found today’s puzzle a bit challenging to complete although I couldn’t understand why in retrospect while composing the hints. I think having had a restless sleep the night before combined with getting a late start on the puzzle combined to put me off my game.
To me, it doesn’t feel like a Her on Monday creation but I’ll check Bluesky in the morning to be sure.
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