Sunday Toughie No 215 by Beam
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 8th of March 2026
Tag: 215
Sunday Toughie 215 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 215
by Beam
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Beam has provided a very pleasant and not too tough Toughie today. I was pleased to have something a little easier than last week’s, as no matter what tricks I used, I couldn’t get the puzzle until 00:10
Beam has brought us a generous and symmetric 16a and 16d clues today. When selecting the clues to hint, I found that the across selection was equally symmetric, so I let that guide an equally symmetric selection of downs. That may have left a few of the trickier clues unhinted, so I will endeavour to help with a bonus hint or two if you ask.
All the Beam™ trademarks are there, sweetheart, the Queen, single word answers and no anagrams. I spotted quite a few definitions by example? hence the question marks. I expect you will find the checkers to finish, as this was much more straightforward than last week.
Here we go, Folks…
Toughie 215
Toughie No 215 by Firefly
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I struggled more than I usually do with a Firefly puzzle despite getting the 4d/16a/18a combination, that is the key to several other clues, very early on. Very enjoyable stuff, with only a few “easy” clues.
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