Sunday Toughie No 224 by Beam
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 10th of May 2026
Author: Sloop John Bee
Sunday Toughie 225 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 225
by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Chaotic in the Beehive this weekend, but solar panels are now installed and just the scaffolding to be removed. I struggled to parse 11a and may have missed something in my Ham and 22a Stottie Cake, but it is time to go out for coffee with the Queen Bee.
I have hinted half of 14a and 14d clues but will try and give a nudge if required.
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 223 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 223 by Zandio
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 3rd of May 2026
Sunday Toughie 224 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 224
by Beam
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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All the Beam trademarks and a little of the difficulty today. In the unlikely event of needing a hint, I have provided hints for eight of the fourteen across clues and seven of the sixteen down clues.
A sudden opportunity to have solar panels installed means a busy week in the Beehive. I will try to give an extra nudge or two in between trips to the skips and or coffee shop.
A selection of pics and music included may or may not be bonus hints
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 222 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 222 by Light
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on 26th April 2026 Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 222 (Review)”
Sunday Toughie 223 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 223
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Zandio brings us a flough(ier) toughie than some. I rattled this off after an exciting (semi) finale to the Snooker last night. I hope the final today and tomorrow is as good.
21a and 11d stood out for me but I am sure you will like most of these fine clues
14a and 14d clues and I have hinted half. I will try and give a nudge or two if you ask.
Here We Go…
Sunday Toughie 221 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 221 by Beam
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 19th of April 2026
Sunday Toughie 222 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 222
by Light
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A cracking puzzle from Light today. I wish I could have hinted more. The brilliant 1d gets the nod from a classy Spoonerism and 17a ran them close.
14a and 14d clues today, and I have hinted at half. I hope you find the checkers to finish, and as long as you remember your H. Rider Haggard novels and what Zanzibarians speak, you shouldn’t have too much trouble. I will try to give a nudge if asked.
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 220 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 220 by proXimal
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 12th April 2026
Sunday Toughie 221 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 221
by Beam
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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I found this Toughie from Beam at the easier end of difficulty, but your experience may vary. I got an early start, as this was available at 23:18 last night, and although most of his trademark clues are here, we again have a slightly unusual Queen in 20d.
A generous 32 clues today and I have hinted half. I will try and give an extra nudge or two if required and able to do so.
Here we go, Folks…