Sunday Toughie No 125 by
Robyn
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 16th of June 2024
Robyn has brought a fine collection of themed clues, each of the across clues starts with a 27a LEADING MAN
I don’t claim this as a definitive list, Robyn is the man to ask for that. I have attached pictures of those that came to mind and I am sure there are other contenders. I have cheated a bit with Benicio Del Toro and the Theos and Barts are probably less well-known than others
I have also included a pic or three of George Clooney for Jane and for those that carried on looking for actors in the downs I have found a couple there!
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Sunday Toughie No 125
by Robyn
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Robyn brings us one of his thematically linked puzzles today, solving 27a is the key to this and once I had decided if the Fed’s were singular or plural the rest flowed smoothly (as the top actor is singular and 4d refers to another singular Frenchman I went with that) but as we no longer get confirmation of correct submissions from the new site I can’t be 100% sure that I am right. The recent Zandio SEATS/SEAMS debate would suggest that the data miners (DanWord and Wordplays) are not invincible so I am going with my gut
14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half, if any clues you are struggling with are not included I will try and nudge you in the right direction
Here we go…
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Toughie No 125 by Notabilis
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
An average Toughie with a few well-constructed clues. It certainly helps if you can get 16a early on.
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