September 24, 2023 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 87 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 87 by proXimal

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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At the easier end of the spectrum of how I usually find proXimal, but still a definite Toughie. The Reverend Doctor Spooner makes an appearance again but I am getting less frightened of these clues now

We have a nicely balanced 14a 14d clues today with some lovely surfaces that tell a story whilst deceiving the solver I have hinted half but will offer a nudge for those clues that hit the cutting room floor

Here we go, Folks…

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EV 1609 Hints

Enigmatic Variations 1609 (Hints)

Sad Neighbours by Chalicea

Hints and tips by Phibs

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Solvers who have previously encountered Chalicea will know that they can expect a fair and entertaining – but not too tough – challenge, and an endgame which will leave no room for doubt that it has been successfully negotiated.

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ST 3231 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3231 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where we seem to be have had one last hurrah of Summer before Astronomical Autumn began yesterday with, in the first half of the week, sunshine and temperatures in the middle 20s and even 29 degrees on Tuesday.… Continue reading