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Sunday Toughie 236 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 236

by Beam

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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Beam has brought all his trademarks today, with a generous 16a and 16d clues today. I have hinted at half, but will try and give a nudge if asked.

Mama Bee wants to go shopping, so I may have to work around her needs.

 

Here we go, Folks…

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Toughie 236

Toughie No 236 by Excalibur

In The Doldrums

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment **

You are either going to like this or hate it. Me I hated it. I guessed what I was dealing with after two or three clues and plodded on feeling older and wearier as I realised what each answer was. When I had finished I felt as if I had gone 10 rounds with Mike Tyson.

Do we have any volunteers who might want to review an Excalibur Toughie? There has to be someone who likes this style of crossword and would be able to put in a good word.

Lets hope the normal cryptic is more enjoyable.

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