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Toughie 337

Toughie No 337 by Messinae

The Straights of Messinae

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****

A nicely constructed puzzle that contains one or two tricky little challenges that meant I probably spent a little more time on it than normal. The clues are beautifully constructed and have good surface readings. Thanks to Messinae for an enjoyable solving session.

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Off we go, before we face the end of the world from the Icelandic volcano. If the internet hasn’t been gummed up with volcanic detritus, I’ll see you soon.

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