Comments on: Toughie 100001 http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/25/toughie-100001/ Putting the words to lights - crossword clues explained in plain English Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:59:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Tilly http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/25/toughie-100001/#comment-10493 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:16:50 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=8327#comment-10493 Well that certainly got my brain working again after Christmas! And nice to see soccer and snooker included for a change. It began to fall into place for me when i got 16a, 9a then 30a. That took me back to a TV programme as I seem to recall that this message has some connection with Morecambe and Wise (or some other comedians?) who used this or a variation of this, in their programme. Can anyone help me out with this, please?

]]> By: Prolixic http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/25/toughie-100001/#comment-10448 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:04:12 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=8327#comment-10448 Wow. I’m sure that there must be something in the Human Rights leglislation about two Elgar’s in a row – cruel and unusual punishment comes to mind – only joking, this was another corker from Elgar. Got there in the end by retiring from the fray of Christmas for an hour or so while the boys played on their new console. 19a defeated me and I thought that the extra words “on the reverse” in 29a were a bit of a liberty! Otherwise, a tremendous workout, for which many thanks are due to Elgar. There were many fantastic clues but like others, I think 22d deserves a special mention. Off now to the workhouse to carry on with the washing up.

]]> By: tilsit http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/25/toughie-100001/#comment-10447 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:50:41 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=8327#comment-10447 Another enjoyable puzzle from Elgar that captured the spirit of the day.

]]> By: gnomethang http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/25/toughie-100001/#comment-10441 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:00:58 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=8327#comment-10441 Forgot to agree with 21d as favourite but really liked 22d and 17d as well

]]> By: gnomethang http://bigdave44.com/2009/12/25/toughie-100001/#comment-10440 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:57:26 +0000 http://bigdave44.com/?p=8327#comment-10440 Thanks for the review and a Merry Christmas anax.

I failed on 11 at the death but certainly missed the wordplay on many of the clues (19a phew!)

great fun working put the theme!

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