Sunday Toughie No 213 by Dada
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 22nd February 2026
Tag: 213
Sunday Toughie 213 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 213
by Dada
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A day out at the Rhubarb Festival yesterday was very good (and tasty too), but quite tiring. Last time Dada was here (Sunday Toughie 204) I was a bit grumpy and wanted to express disapproval (7a) at getting a Dada to solve last night, but this was quite pleasant. I will obviously have to get used to seeing Dada twice on a Sunday quite often.
28 clues today split 13a/15d and I have hinted half. I hope you find the checkers to finish but I will try and give a nudge or too if time permits, around preparing the surplus of Rhubarb I bought yesterday.
Here We Go…
Toughie 213
Toughie No 213 by Myops
A Three Pipe Problem
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I reckon that even Sherlock Holmes would have been stretched by some of the wordplay in this one, but you do get a sense of satisfaction from unravelling some of these clues. Along the way I seem to have mislaid a couple of anagram indicators – if you can find them please let me know!
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