Sunday Toughie No 13 by proXimal (Hints)
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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proXimal again today for Sunday Toughie #13. Let’s hope that there is nothing to put fear into any Triskaidekaphobes out there. I half-jokingly asked proXimal whether
“Anything that Triskaidekaphobics have to fear in #13?” – He replied;
“Yes, the four 13-letter entries. Also, a double helping of proXimal tomorrow, as I set the EV puzzle as well.”
I have to say that I didn’t have too much problem with the 13-letter entries but the pesky bird in 25a still eludes me.
Got him! see the spoiler at the end…
Anyway here goes with today’s hints…
but warm enough 
that it was mostly rain, at least 50mm, enhanced by thunder, for the three days it was here.…