Category: proXimal (Sunday)

Sunday Toughie No 174

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Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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proXimal gave me a rather stern test last night, and I had to email a friend to see the standards (thanks Gazza and Mike. A spoonerism to start and a couple of compound anagrams sign this better than any byline

We have a generous 16a and 16d clues and I have hinted half, I hope you get the checkers to solve this fine puzzle but I will try and give a nudge or two if required.

Time to take Mama Bee out for coffee and a listen to the brass bands in Wetherby. I will help if I can and if the WiFi by The Ings is up to it

Here we go, Folks…

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Sunday Toughie No 170

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Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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I found this rather tough last night, but looking at it this morning, it all appears to be fairly clued. A Spoonerism to start and a couple of compound anagrams indicate this is proXimal. A wide field of general knowledge, from Taylor Swift and actors and actresses to ancient civilisations, tombs and geology is required. The renegade priest was new to me, but with checkers, a relatively easy anagram

We have 14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half(ish) I may be able to give a bonus nudge if you are in need.

Your submission for the “Mythical 🖊️” is more likely to be successful, as for the 2nd day running a typo in one of the little 4 letter answers will send my entry to the bin 

Here we go, Folks…

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Sunday Toughie No 166

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Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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It appears that getting a midweek toughie slot precedes an appearance here, instead of an X’less pangram proXimal is using Sunday Toughies to demonstrate a Spoonerism to start and compound anagrams. It took me right to the LOI to find the compound.

The topicality of the wordplay for 23d should get an award, but for childhood holidays, the 24a island gets my prize.

14a and 14d clues today, and I have hinted half. A bonus nudge or two may be available if Mother’s Day trips for Mama Bee allow.

Here we go, Folks…

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Sunday Toughie No 162

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Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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I am still none the wiser as to who Light is from last week, but as usual the trademark™ proXimalisms “signed” this crossword better than any byline. We start with a nice Spoonerism in the acrosses and an equally fine compound anagram in the downs.

I have curtailed my hints at half of 14a and 14d clues, but as always, some tricky clues remain unhinted. I will try and give a bonus nudge or two if you ask.

Here we go, Folks…

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Sunday Toughie No 158

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Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

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A treat from proXimal last night, compound anagrams and a Spoonerism to start. It didn’t need the byline.

14a and 14d clues and i have hinted half. I hope you find the checkers to complete today. I may be able to give a bonus nudge if you get stuck.

When the penny dropped on the Spoonerism it joined 8d on the top step of my podium, but what were your favourites?

Here we go, Folks…

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