Toughie No 1222 by Messinae
Hints and tips by Toro
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A more stretching puzzle than recent Tuesday Toughies, very solidly clued with excellent surface readings, a couple of pukka &lits, and some uncommon words and meanings in both clues and solutions. Also virtually anagram-free. Very enjoyable stuff indeed – thanks Messinae.