Category: Zandio (Sunday)

Sunday Toughie No 241

by Zandio

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

 

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As seems to be usual with Telegraph Towers, the first puzzle of the month is slow to appear. I got this at about quarter past midnight, but sped through this fairly quickly for a Zandio. 23d and 18d needed a bit of thought but I think I have parsed them now.

I will try and give a nudge if you are struggling; just ask. We have pulses here 4d and in the Dada 27a with Senf. Are the setters on a bit of a health kick? With all the healthy eating you are entitled to an extra 12a for afters

 

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Sunday Toughie No 233

by Zandio

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

 

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A  cracking puzzle from Zandio, I solved this with less stress than watching the England game last night, although 3d and 13a took a bit of pondering.

My stress levels have soared as the installation of new broadband is not going smoothly…

I hope you find the checkers to finish, and I will try to give a nudge if required.

 

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Sunday Toughie No 229

by Zandio

 

Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee

 

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A bit of a slow start, but once some checkers came, I picked up the pace. As it is a Prize Puzzle I am unable to hint them all, but I will try and give a nudge if I can.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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