July 30, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 79 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 79 by Robyn

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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A not-too-tough toughie today from Robyn – about Tuesday Toughie or Weds/Thursday back pager level I think.

A slightly imbalanced 16a 14d clues today and I have hinted half – I hope you find enough checkers to get over the line.

After getting to the end 25d I am somewhat esurient so I may have to have a cheese sandwich!

Here we go…

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EV 1601 Hints

Enigmatic Variations 1601 (Hints)

Lame by Vismut

Hints and tips by Phibs

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I’m afraid that I’m no nearer being able to explain this setter’s pseudonym than I was last time around, but I’ve entertained myself by trying to come up with a wordplay for it. Best so far: “I must start on various puzzles”. Yes, I know, ‘could do better’…

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ST 3223 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3223 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good palindromic Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where, with apparently serious discussions on UFOs taking place to the South of us, it was gratifying to be advised that Manitoba’s vast and sparsely populated wilderness, along with its resilient and resourceful communities, position it as a province, second only to Nova Scotia, most likely to survive an alien invasion with an alien survivability score of 7.50/10.… Continue reading