July 9, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 76 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 76 by Robyn

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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Robyn brings us another multi-linked clue in 22a, he did it in Toughie 70 and it is becoming his signature clue type. Getting it early helped me to see a couple of the links and taught me a bit about Japanese fighting animals too.
As usual, I have run out of my quota of hints long before the trickiness has ebbed away, so ask away if you need an extra nudge, a couple of bonus pics may have sneaked in.

Here we go…

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