Sunday Toughie No 205 by Beam
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 28th of December 2025
Tag: 205
Sunday Toughie 205 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 205
by Beam
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Not the trickiest Beam today, with a generous 16a and 16d clues today, and I have hinted half. I hope you find the checkers to finish. I will try and give an extra nudge if you are struggling.
Cold cuts and the cheeseboard for lunch today. I hope you are not snowed under by leftovers.
Here we go, Folks…
Toughie 205
Toughie No 205 by Giovanni
Sounds Unusual
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
I thought that this one was quite tricky and Giovanni, as always, is good at using unusual meanings of common words (like ‘sound’ in 5a). There are a few queries that I have, and these are highlighted in the review. I’d be delighted to get your comments on these or any other matters.
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