Sunday Toughie No 207 by Zandio
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 11th January 2026
Tag: 207
Sunday Toughie 207 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 207
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Zandio a bit trickier today (to me) quite a few 16d references, but please don’t mention the war, I had to, but I think I got away with it. John Cleese/Basil Fawlty©
14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half. I hope you find enough checkers to finish, but I will try and give a nudge if you are struggling – just ask.
Here We Go…
Toughie 207
Toughie No 207 by Elgar
The Toughest Toughie yet?
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BD Rating – Difficulty *****+ – Enjoyment ****
I always look forward to a puzzle when I see that Elgar is the setter. This one was extremely tough and maybe, for some of you, too tough. I did manage to complete all but the 20a/23d clues in the printed version but needed trial and error on CluedUp to complete the job. The review will take a little while to prepare (and a gallon of coffee as well!) so I have provided all of the answers in the interim.
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