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
Category: Zandio (Sunday)
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 217 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 217 by Zandio
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 22nd March 2026
Sunday Toughie 217 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 217
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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We haven’t had Zandio here since #207, and judging by some of his recent backpagers, I expected a tougher time. This went smoothly with only a few 2d’s or quid pro quo’s for parsing.
16a and 14d clues and I have hinted half. In order to sprinkle them evenly around the grid I have left a few of the trickier clues unhinted. I will try and give a nudge or two if you ask.
Here We Go…
Sunday Toughie 207 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 207 by Zandio
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 11th January 2026
Sunday Toughie 207 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 207
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Zandio a bit trickier today (to me) quite a few 16d references, but please don’t mention the war, I had to, but I think I got away with it. John Cleese/Basil Fawlty©
14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half. I hope you find enough checkers to finish, but I will try and give a nudge if you are struggling – just ask.
Here We Go…
Sunday Toughie 203 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 203 by Zandio
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 14th December 2025
I hope this isn’t out a day early – Gazza has assured me that this puzzle closed for entries at 9:00am.
Sunday Toughie 203 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 203
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A rather gentle toughie from Zandio, I thought, but YMMV.
14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted at half. I hope you find the checkers to finish this. As ever I am unable to hint all of this prize puzzle, but I will try and give a nudge or two if I can.
Here We Go…
Sunday Toughie 199 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 199 by Zandio
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 16th November 2025
Sunday Toughie 199 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 199
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Here We Go…
Not too tricky today from Zandio. A good meal to start, and more to eat and sup as we go.
I am going to favour the topical 7d from a long list of contenders. Which ones did you like?
I hope you find the checkers to cross the line (11a). 14 across and 14d clues today and I have hinted half. I may be able to give a bonus nudge if asked.