Sunday Toughie No 136 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 1st of September 2024
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Sunday Toughie 136 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 136
by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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I found this at the tougher end of the spectrum last night but this morning it seems that I wasn’t paying attention to the tenses required. I am still a little puzzled by 7d, is it just referring to a budget hotel chain or am I missing something? I was – see Gazza’s comment and my revised clue
14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half. I will try if possible to give a nudge for some of the unhinted clues
Here we go, Folks…
Toughie No 136
Toughie No 136 by Giovanni
An enjoyable puzzle, in spite of the Geography lesson!
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Here we have a Toughie from our regular Friday setter. Tougher than the daily cryptics, with one or two words you may have to look up, but very enjoyable. But the French department will cause a lot of head scratching.