October 5, 2025 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Sunday Toughie 193 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 193

by Light

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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I struggled to get going last night, but I think I can blame the woolly-headedness on the lingering cold that is slooowly releasing its grip on my nasal cavities.

I did like 7 and 8d, but I may be overthinking the archery link

A somewhat imbalanced 16a and 13d clues today, and I have hinted half(ish) I hope you get the checkers to finish, I will give a nudge or two if required.

 

Here we go, Folks…

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ST 3337 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3337 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Senf

A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where I have enjoyed a week of R and R in unseasonably warm Autumn weather.

For me, and I stress for me,© Dada not as friendly as he has been – one long ‘un, 8 anagrams (6 partials), 1 lurker, and 1 (partial) homophone all in an asymmetric 29 clues; with 15 hints ‘sprinkled’ throughout the grid, you should/might be able to get the checkers to enable the solving of the unhinted clues.  And, remember, my electronic blue pencil is at the ready and the Naughty Step is OPEN!

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