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.......and the pdf version of azed has "answers = 144" at the end of the web address

May you have a long and happy life, sudokulover!

I will investigate the numbers. I don't see any other way round this at the moment.

I'm experimenting with getting old geniuses up on screen - can't see any of the java versions but depending on the month, the 'Print version' is perfect; visible but wierdly imperfect; or unavailable.

Finally got those transformations sorted and where the extra one fits in!! All very simple when you see it!
I can go to bed now with a clear head!

Found the trick to the "Puzzle not available yet" problem.

Just add any number or letter after "answers= " in the URL.
Seems anything will do, at least for the current puzzle.
I'll experiment with earlier ones.

The Java problem is still a mystery, & I'm up-to-date.

What a puzzle! Of course it helps if you take seriously a certain phrase in one clue.............

Can anyone help with 5D?
I can only think of one word with the crossing letters I've got, but I can't make sense of the word play.

5d: def. is bloomers=wild flowers
abb for extra large + one + abb for power , all Inside abb for big
(the crossers a

woops --- the crossers are O?L?P?

Many thanks for your prompt greedykite. Got it all now. Cheers