February 2, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 158 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 158

by proXimal

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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A treat from proXimal last night, compound anagrams and a Spoonerism to start. It didn’t need the byline.

14a and 14d clues and i have hinted half. I hope you find the checkers to complete today. I may be able to give a bonus nudge if you get stuck.

When the penny dropped on the Spoonerism it joined 8d on the top step of my podium, but what were your favourites?

Here we go, Folks…

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EV 1680 (Hints)

Enigmatic Variations 1680 (Hints)

Double Acts by Ifor

Hints and tips by Phibs

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Hoping to make a flying start, I asked ChatGPT, “A puzzle involves two ‘double acts’ with a connection of some kind. What might these two double acts be?”

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ST 3302 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3302 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

Another very good Sunday morning from Staines-Upon-Thames in Surrey, after a most enjoyable Saturday evening with my favourite niece, her husband, and a very pleasant claret, and now it’s almost time to pack my bags for my return trip to Winnipeg.… Continue reading