Sunday Toughie No 225 by proXimal
Review by
Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 17th May 2026
Tag: 225
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…
Toughie 225
Toughie No 225 by Notabilis
Taken at the Flood
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
There’s a bit of a theme involving water and leaks in this puzzle by one of my favourite Toughie setters. Getting the answer to one of his clues is often only the first step – you then have an enjoyable battle with the wordplay to try to understand it fully. This puzzle does not disappoint, with some lovely twists.
This week’s Toughies are looking good so far – let’s hope the trend continues! We’d love to get a comment from you, whether containing bouquets or brickbats.