Sunday Toughie No 75 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 2nd of July 2023
Category: Sunday Toughie Crosswords
Sunday Toughie 76 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 76 by Robyn
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Robyn brings us another multi-linked clue in 22a, he did it in Toughie 70 and it is becoming his signature clue type. Getting it early helped me to see a couple of the links and taught me a bit about Japanese fighting animals too.
As usual, I have run out of my quota of hints long before the trickiness has ebbed away, so ask away if you need an extra nudge, a couple of bonus pics may have sneaked in.
Here we go…
Sunday Toughie 74 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 74 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 25th of June 2023
Sunday Toughie 75 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 75 by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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I found that quite tough last night but maybe I was affected by the paint fumes from the ongoing redecoration of the bathroom. As usual with proXimal and Toughies, limiting the hints to about half is quite difficult. I hope you have an easier time parsing and find the checkers to finish this puzzle.
I have hinted at half of 14a and 16d clues today (with a bonus pic and video) and I think I have most of this parsed if you want an extra nudge or two just ask. I will be finishing a second coat of a slightly too-vibrant yellow in the bathroom but will assist if required.
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 73 (Review)
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
Sunday Toughie 74 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 74
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Zandio brings us a fine toughie that amused and confused in equal measure.
I have hinted half of 16a and 14d clues with a few bonus pics to help.
I am off to Whitby for a paddle with Mama Bee, Have fun and I’ll catch up with comments later
Here we go…
Sunday Toughie 72 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 72 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 11th of June 2023
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…
Sunday Toughie 71 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 71 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 4th of June 2023
Sunday Toughie 72 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 72 by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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proXimal has provided us with a proper Toughie today. I had a bit of trouble getting going in the NW corner but the bottom half gave me a foothold and I worked up from there. He always gives me a bit more of a stretch than our other Sunday Toughie setters but I got there eventually, It was quite late when I had the final swig of the Port and Wine cask finished Laphroaig last night.
An unusual 15a and 16d clues today and I have hinted just under half, pipe up if you need an extra nudge or two.
15d is a candidate for Terence’s THE LIST if ever I saw one but as it is a straightforward anagram it remains unhinted
Here we go, Folks…