Sunday Toughie No 139
by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A lovely Spoonerism to start that I found most toothsome, I sailed through most of these but came to a grinding halt when my lack of gardening knowledge became apparent (25a particularly but 15d tested me as well)
Lots to like today but I did find 1a and 18d most toothsome with 8a and 5d fighting for the bronze
I have hinted at half of 14a and 14d clues but a nudge for some of the unhinted clues may be possible if I can manage it
Here we go, Folks…
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Enigmatic Variations 1661 (Hints)
Pig Latin by Chalicea
Hints and tips by Phibs
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As I understand it, translation into Pig Latin involves an initial consonant (or group of consonants) being moved to the end of a word, and the suffix -ay being added, so Phibs becomes Ibsphay and crossword is osswordcray.
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Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 3283 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Senf
A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg – Autumn has begun but not before we had some late Summer Prairie Thunderstorms with a Tornado here and there!
For me, and I stress for me, Dada somewhat Jekyll and Hyde, off to a flying start and then I came to an almost dead stop – four long ‘uns, three anagrams (two partials), two lurkers, and no homophones all in an symmetric 28 clues; with 14 hints, ‘sprinkled’ throughout the grid, you should be able to get the checkers to enable the solving of the unhinted clues. … Continue reading
A Puzzle by Radler
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30725 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by crypticsue)
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Toughie  No 3344 by Elgar
Hints and Tips by crypticsue
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30719
A full review by Rahmat Ali
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This puzzle was published on 14th September 2024
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3343 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
It’s the time of the month for a Beam Toughie and this one is relatively gentle but enjoyable as ever. Thanks to him.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30723
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Praia da Luz in the Algarve where we are staying for five days. … Continue reading