Toughie No 735 by Petitjean
The Only Way Is Essex
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I thought this puzzle lacked the sparkle of some of Petitjean’s earlier Toughies.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I thought this puzzle lacked the sparkle of some of Petitjean’s earlier Toughies.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ***
This puzzle is a bit like Baby Bear’s bed, not too hard but not excessively soft. There are a couple of clues (21d for example) where the answer is fairly obvious but you have to think about the wordplay. Let us know how you got on.