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Sunday Toughie 90 (Hints)

Sunday Toughie No 90 by Robyn

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

 

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I was expecting a proXimal last night but am delighted to find Robyn in the hot seat today, maybe he jockeyed for position for the topical clues or I am reading too much into it
I spent an age on Shakespearean kings and game birds but saw sense eventually

14a and 16d clues and I will try and hint half, but remain available for a nudge with any that hit the cutting room floor


Here we go…

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Toughie No 90

Toughie No 90 by Elgar

A challenging puzzle with two long phrases

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

Woke up this morning to find that the light dusting of snow that has been around for a few days has been replaced by a full carpet – I have added a new picture  to the Gallery.  As a new feature, started yesterday with “Freight Train”, some hints link to supplementary information!!

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