Sunday Toughie No 183 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 27th of July 2025
Tag: 183
Sunday Toughie 183 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 183
by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A classic proXimal toughie, with a Spoonerism to start and a couple of compound anagrams that I enjoyed solving last night.
14a and 14d clues, and I have hinted half. I hope you find the checkers you need, but will provide a nudge if it keeps you away from DanWord and the like.
Over the last few weeks, we have had quite a few clues for which the data-miners suggest alternative answers. I hope my readers don’t rely on them. I have had reports of a large number of entries received at Telegraph Towers that prefer to believe DodgyDan and the like. The sole purpose of these sites is to sell advertising and other clickbait, maybe try the interactive guide to solving that the DT are doing for the Centenary instead.
For new solvers, there will be an interactive guide on solving cryptic crosswords published on the day of the centenary itself: July 30. On the same day, drop in to Waterloo Station if you happen to be near it for an immersive Telegraph Puzzles event. There will even be a Matt cartoon.
Here we go, Folks…
Toughie 183
Toughie No 183 by Firefly
Another fine puzzle
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
To be honest, this was light relief after yesterday’s marathon. You need to get 5 down early on otherwise a large section of the puzzle will be made more difficult than necessary.