Toughie No 438 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Tilsit
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Calderdale’s Finest NHS Facility, where I have been holidaying since last Friday’s blog. As usual with the Toughie, the Friday puzzle is the toughest of the week and with Osmosis, it’s usually one of the toughest of all. However, one or two clues today left me a bit cold, and seemed forced rather than O’s normal excellent surface reading. In addition there were a couple where the clue was forced to produce a good surface reading, which spoils the enjoyment for me. That turned the puzzle into a bit of a slog and I was relieved rather than satisfied after solving it.