Sunday Toughie No 129 by Zandio Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 14th of July 2024
Tag: 129
Sunday Toughie 129 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 129
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Zandio taking it eas(ier) today, I managed to get hold of the puzzle about 11:30 last night and filled the grid before midnight, parsing the trickier ones took a similar amount of time and I was in the land of Nod before the news of the assassination attempt reached me.
Quite a few clues have remained unhinted but the usual plea “when in doubt look for a lurker…” should include reversals, that and anagrams should give enough checkers to get to completion. I will give a bonus nudge if required to the first to ask.
I have quite a lot of italics today (four Shakespearean characters – one from Roald Dahl and the Thunderer) but I can’t see any connection – maybe just a sub-editor being stylish
A nice even 14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half
Here we go…
Toughie No 129
Toughie No 129 by Elgar
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
Elgar has produced another tour de force with many excellent but tricky clues. I thoroughly enjoyed battling my way through this one.