Toughie No 1005 by Notabilis
On the starting grid

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *****
A superfluity of excellent clues makes this my puzzle of the week.
Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English

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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *****
A superfluity of excellent clues makes this my puzzle of the week.