Sunday Toughie No 198 by Beam
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 9th of November 2025
Tag: 198
Sunday Toughie 198 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 198
by Beam
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A generous (32 clues today) and not too tough for a Toughie, from Beam today. No multiple-word clues and no more than six words per clue, plenty of Beam trademarks, even though he has played a bit fast and loose with his sweetheart today.
I have hinted at half of an evenly balanced 16a and 16d clues today. I hope you find enough checkers to finish today, but I will possibly provide a nudge or two if asked.
Here we go, Folks…
Toughie 198
Toughie No 198 by Firefly
Like a Dental Appointment
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Apologies for my late arrival, my hospital appointment over-ran and a traffic delay also threw a spanner in the works.
Quite a tough struggle today and a real sense of achievement when the last letter went into the grid. Firefly in all his print guises, produces some really ferocious challenges and today’s was no exception. However I should say that some of the clues today left a bit to be desired and I have covered those in the blog.
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