May 21, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 69 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 69 by proXimal

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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proXimal today has given us 14a and 16d clues today and I have hinted half. As usual, some quite tricky clues have hit the cutting room floor so some discussion will be tolerated, in particular, I haven’t hinted 5d as I am not 100% on the parsing. I think we have almost all of ran a needle reversed (over) but your opinions may clarify my thinking.

I hope you find the checkers to finish this fine toughie but will provide a bonus nudge or two if required

Here we go, Folks…

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EV 1591 Hints

Enigmatic Variations 1591 (Hints)

Split Personality by Check

Hints and tips by Phibs

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Should we presume that our setter is a keen chess player? A poker aficionado? Or perhaps a fan of Neighbours and Home and Away star Craig McLachlan’s band Check 1-2? That’s perhaps the most likely explanation, but frankly it’s anybody’s guess.

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