Cryptic crossword No 3,744
Thu 30 Jul 2026, set byNoBadWeather
Special Instructions: 14a requires some extra work to find the clue! If stuck, a hint is provided alongside the Theme in the Show Annotations window. Made for CtC 24hour setting challenge
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I enjoyed this. A very smooth rom. Some of the surfaces are a tad nonsensical, and there's a couple of pieces I would argue are extraneous such as "text" in 23a. I think this is the first puzzle of yours I've solved, so I'll definitely keep an eye out for more :)
Thanks NBW, I enjoyed this. Having solved the northern hemisphere I suddenly ‘saw’ 14a- and it was right, which made me happy. Possibly if I’d already solved a particular clue in the south I might have been more hesitant… Given the time limitations I reckon this is a great achievement, with my standout clues being 8a, 9a, 24a, 6d and 20d. I knew the PM but not his sideline- hopefully he’ll continue to run the show whatever pressures from the south. Cheers!
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