March 18, 2014 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 1154

Toughie No 1154 by Petitjean

A pact with the Devil

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BD Rating – Difficulty ****Enjoyment ****

I needed my “slightly mad” hat today as Petitjean returns to the Toughie fold after an absence of nearly six months. My clue of the day was the elegant 17 down with its superb definition – “like a reckless bargain-hunter”.

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