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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Enigmatic Variations 1715 (Hints)
The Wrong Sort by Wicksparrow
Hints and tips by Gabriel / Jpeg
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A puzzle titled “The Wrong Sort” makes us instantly think of anagrams or, perhaps, of Winnie the Pooh and “The Wrong Sort of Bees.”… Continue reading
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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