Sunday Toughie No 96
by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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proXimal not as devious as I usually find today, I managed to turn the light out before 1 am and the slightly less obvious parsings seemed to come in my dreams. If I have missed any parsings or clues that you need pipe up early, as I am taking Mama Bee out for her 87th birthday. We are going to try the new York Refectory that has just opened in the old Minster Choir School, I will return later this evening
We have a nice even 14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half, the highlight for me was the great 9a but plenty of others to admire
Here we go, Folks…
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Sunday Toughie No 94 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 12th of November 2023
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Sunday Toughie No 95
by Robyn
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Robyn has brought us a fine toughie today with a slightly unbalanced 16a and 13d clues and I have hinted halfish
I liked 14d as he fits into one of my four c’s (crosswords, coffee, cheese and cycling) I was fooled by his claims of innocence myself but still admire his chutzpah
I will take Mama Bee out for a scone and coffee but will return later if you need any extra nudges
Here we go…
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Sunday Toughie No 94
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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For those still having problems with various apps or websites, I have included a PDF of today’s puzzle HERE
I don’t think we will be doing this for long as the workaround explained yesterday seems to be working. Though the list of Sunday Toughie compilers hasn’t been updated yet I took a punt on it being Zandio today and I was delighted to have that confirmed when the newer puzzles app updated
Thanks to Gazza and StephenL for looking after the hints whilst I overindulged on beer and cheese, I am at my Christmas weight already and we are only in the middle of November!
14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half plus a bonus pic When in doubt look for a lurker or anagrams but If you get stuck I will be around with a nudge if necessary
Here we go…
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Sunday Toughie 92 by Robyn
Full Review by Gazza
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The Puzzle was published on 29th October 2023
Thanks to Robyn for a thoroughly enjoyable puzzle (I don’t think that he’s capable of producing a dull one).… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie 93 by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Gazza
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SJB is having a week off so I’m providing the hints today. I found this somewhat trickier than our usual Sunday Toughies so I’ve provided hints for thirteen clues which is more than my usual interpretation of BD’s instruction to hint ‘a few’.… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie No 91 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 22nd of October 2023
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Sunday Toughie No 92
Hints and Tips by StephenL.
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Hello everyone from the South coast of Devon. No greeting from “up North” today as SJB was on the lash yesterday and didn’t want to produce a review with a banging headache so you’ve got me instead.… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie No 90 by
Robyn
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 15th of October 2023
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Sunday Toughie No 91
by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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I am taking a couple of weeks off blogging the Sunday Toughie as next weekend I am attending the Sloggers and Betters in York for the occasion of John (Elgar) Henderson’s 39th 21st birthday. I believe that the other SJB (proXimal) will be in attendance so I will have to ask him what he thinks of my blogging efforts since Sunday Toughie 2. I have just realised that Sunday Toughie 100 should fall on the 24th of December If Chris Lancaster or proXimal are there I will ask if anything special is planned. Come next Sunday morning I expect to be somewhat hungover but will pop in to see what StephenL makes of Sunday Toughie 92.
The following Sunday (Bonfire Night) I am away with Mama Bee and my Niece and her partner (and dogs plural) for a few days in the Dales where we plan on visiting a new Cheese themed restaurant opening at my favourite turophile emporium in Settle. They are opening a restaurant called Rind in partnership with the people behind The Cheese Barge in Paddington, where I had a fine Poutine before the last Big Dave’s Birthday bash, Gazza I believe will be bringing you Sunday Toughie 93 and I expect to be home sometime on Sunday 5th and am looking forward to solving along with everyone else
15a and 16d clues today, and I have hinted half(ish) If any troublesome ones have hit the cutting room floor just ask and a nudge may help. We start with The Reverend Doctor Spooner but he was quite benign today
Here we go, Folks…
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