Sunday Toughie No 206 by Light
Review by Sloop John Bee
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Sunday Toughie 206 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 206
by Light
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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The grid-fill was easier than the parsing, but I think I have got there eventually. I have hinted 12 of 28 clues today, so I have scope for a nudge or two if you (8d) Just ask.
The anagram at 12a needs careful checking of the fodder to find the player as his instrument has been renamed over time.
I hope you get the checkers to finish this fine puzzle and envelop the Welshness.
Here we go, Folks…
Toughie 206
Toughie No 206 by Osmosis
Overegging the Pudding
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
When I saw that today’s puzzle was by Osmosis, I knew I was in for a tough battle and so it proved to be. In his other guise at the Independent, he tends to produce the most difficult puzzles there. Here there are some really clever clues, but one or two that cause some tooth-sucking. Apologies too for the lateness, a difficult Thursday for me.