I found this harder than usual for a Monday, and only got five across answers on the first read-through. Fortunately, the down clues were easier, and I gradually made progress.
Day: 14th November 2022
Times Quick Cryptic 2265 by Hawthorn
Hi everybody. I started apace, then slowed down somewhat to finish in a normal-for-me-for-a-quickie time of 07:16. My last in was 3d: I knew I needed to think a bit laterally, but still took a few moments to coax my creaky brain up a gear. No complaints – which, considering that I’m in a distinctly grumpy mood as I write this, might just be high praise! 5a is my COD – for the penny-drop, natch. Thanks Hawthorn!