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Sunday Toughie No 17 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 22nd of May 2022
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7a Protective covering around slate unit (8)
CARAPACE: We start with one of crossword lands usuals, around as an approximation CA for Circa, add the slating you may receive across the knuckles perhaps RAP, and a playing card that represents a unit ACE.… Continue reading
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I took my time getting going last night but when the three lurkers (one reversed) revealed themselves in the SW corner I got on a roll. I was going to stick at 7 of 14 across and 7 of 14 down hints but a PDM on 12a just made the cut. I am not sure I have seen all there is to see in 18a either so I remain tolerant of some discussion.
Sunday Toughie No 16 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 15th of May 2022
Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 16”
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This was a real tricky one for me. I was able to have a blog at another of the Sunday Toughie setters (Zandio) in a Friday back page guise and although it was quite tricky I managed it in half the time that this proXimal Toughie took.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on the 8th of May 2022
Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 15”
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I was expecting Zandio last week but here he is now.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on the 1st of May 2022
1a Dodged heartless enemies, like Batman?… Continue reading
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I was expecting another Zandio today, but we have a proXimal instead.… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie No 13 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on 24th April 2022
I loved the boaty insect, struggled with the clipped bird and put 21a on the top of a podium with 13d and 27a.… Continue reading
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A reasonably easy Sunday toughie from Robyn today, I have even half-finished the review for a week on Wednesday.… Continue reading