October 13, 2024 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 142 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 142


by proXimal

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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The top half went in fairly fast for me but I slowed down considerably as I approached the end, the little ones gave the most parsing grief and I had to ask for help with the Burgundian’s covering

Plenty of signature proXimalisms today and a generous 15a and 16d clues today I have hinted just under half so have a bit of leeway with a bonus nudge if required – but beware the 9a piece of cake that Sue may provide for those that get sent to The Naughty Step – Sue said yesterday that the rather nice Victoria Sponge with Home-Made Plum Jam was reserved for the recuperating Mr CS – Get Well Soon

Here we go, Folks…

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ST 3286 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3286 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg on our Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.

Today is something of a milestone Sunday. When our beloved leader introduced me as the Sunday blogger taking over from him – ST 2885 on February 5th, 2017 – he commented ‘In the eight years of the blog, prior to today, there have been 417 sets of Sunday Hints and I have done 401 of them, so it’s time to hand over the baton.’… Continue reading