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Salt

Hi Pentman. This was a welcome accompaniment to a long train journey. Loved all of the theme words and 1a in particular. Also a big fan of 19a (brilliant surface), 15a, and 28a which held me up for a long time until I eventually worked out what was going on

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Ouroboros

Excellent grid! I do love a puzzle with some interesting word choices. Some excellent surfaces too! Favourites are 1a, 9a, 15a, 19a, 22a, 26a, 1d, 8d, 13d, 16d, 19d and 24d

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Sisyphus

Music, cricket, gardening, geography, sex… the complete package! Very enjoyable solve, beaten only by 20a and especially liking 1a, 12a, 19a, 28a, 4d, 8d, 14d. Thanks Pentman!

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Podger

Thanks Pentman. I enjoyed this too. Some lovely words (nho 11a but I like it!). Faves include 28a, 1d and 19d. If I was going to be hyper-fussy(!)...not sure I totally buy 20a - strictly speaking wouldn't it require novella to be given a capital letter in the clue? And obvs 14a requires a particular, largely US spelling of ageing, which is fine; but jars slightly for me if the very next solution (succour) is then a UK spelling (as opposed to US, succor).

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Husky

Loved this. A real test of general knowledge as well as wordplay. I found the unusual words easier than the more usual ones, which I'd say means you've got the balance right. Favourites 1a, 19a, 28a, 1d, 4d, 6d.

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