September 8, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 137 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 137


by Robyn

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

 

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Bradford’s book of crossword lists didn’t get an outing today but the BRB certainly did. The Pirate’s rewards 21a gets my COTD today but what was yours?

A generous 16a and 16d clues today and I have hinted half, a couple of the little ones (20a in particular) caused me some grief last night so some of the longer bits of Lego™ remain unhinted. I hope you find the checkers to fill the lights, but I will try and provide a nudge if you are struggling

Plenty to eat and drink today and a 15a selection of music and pics you should have a fine Sunday Solve

 

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Hints and tips by Phibs

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Keen to offer ChatGPT a chance for redemption, I asked, “Can you suggest some problems from literature to which the answers have ten letters?”

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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where we have been alternating between late Summer and, too soon, early Autumn – shorts one day, long trousers the next!

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