Sunday Toughie No 206 by Light
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 4th January 2026 Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 206 (Review)”
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Sunday Toughie 206 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 206
by Light
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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The grid-fill was easier than the parsing, but I think I have got there eventually. I have hinted 12 of 28 clues today, so I have scope for a nudge or two if you (8d) Just ask.
The anagram at 12a needs careful checking of the fodder to find the player as his instrument has been renamed over time.
I hope you get the checkers to finish this fine puzzle and envelop the Welshness.
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 201 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 201 by Light
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 30th November 2025 Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 201 (Review)”
Sunday Toughie 201 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 201
by Light
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A Light(ish) Toughie from Light, that took longer to blog than solve. A slightly uneven 14a and 16d clues today, and I have hinted at half. I hope you find the checkers to solve this fine puzzle. I will try and give a nudge or two if I can, but I am off to see Mumford & Sons tonight, so responses may be a bit late.
The featured image of the Matt Cartoon wouldn’t post where it belonged (as a hint to 1a) so I have left it there.
Mama Bee is nagging to go out for coffee so I will schedule this and talk to you later…
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 197 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 197 by Light
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 2nd November 2025 Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 197 (Review)”
Sunday Toughie 197 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 197
by Light
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A great crossword from Light that I really enjoyed solving, even though some of the Latin parsing escaped me.
Some great surfaces and anagrams should give you the checkers to fill the grid. I have hinted at 13 of 28 clues, to be able to offer a nudge if you ask.
If you are considering coming to the Birthday Bash, a reminder that the date is now 31st January 2026
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 193 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 193 by Light
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 5th October 2025 Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 193 (Review)”
Sunday Toughie 193 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 193
by Light
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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I struggled to get going last night, but I think I can blame the woolly-headedness on the lingering cold that is slooowly releasing its grip on my nasal cavities.
I did like 7 and 8d, but I may be overthinking the archery link
A somewhat imbalanced 16a and 13d clues today, and I have hinted half(ish) I hope you get the checkers to finish, I will give a nudge or two if required.
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 189 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 189 by Light
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 7th September 2025 Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 189 (Review)”
Sunday Toughie 189 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 189
by Light
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Although I had a full grid in relatively quick time, parsing some took a bit of kip to allow them to dawn on me. A couple of football references and to one who wrote about that particular football club. A couple of references to orthodontics too. 25a was probably my favourite but much sniggering was had when revising the poet in 12a.
Now, which ones do I hint, “Ay, there’s the rub”? I have probably been a bit overgenerous in hints so I hope there are enough to give you the checkers to finish today.
Here we go, Folks…