Sunday Toughie No 73 by Robyn
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 18th of June 2023
Tag: 73
Sunday Toughie 73 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 73 by Robyn
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Robyn brings us a puzzle at just the right level for a Sunday Toughie, a little bit of Shakespeare, Dickens and politics and an interesting appearance for the #Octothorp and ChatGPT adds an up-to-date feel. I rather enjoyed this but may be distracted by ongoing tiling works in the bathroom this afternoon, but I will check back occasionally if you need a nudge or two.
I would like to applaud Robyn for the surface reading of 7d – an extremely adroit bit of setting indeed, only unhinted because it is a relatively easy compound anagram.
Today we have 14a and 16d clues and I have hinted half
Here we go…