Sunday Toughie No 84 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 3rd of September 2023
Tag: Sunday Toughie
Sunday Toughie 85 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 85 by Robyn
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Robyn gave me a bit of a hard time on the parsing front last night, but I think coffee and contemplation this morning have cleared the mist, much the same as the weather here, which was cleared by some spectacular lightning last night.
I learned about the firstborn son of Isaac who was red-headed and noticeably hirsute at birth, born with his twin Jacob clutching his heel
I don’t think I have noticed a 15a and 15d grid in the toughies before but I have hinted at half, and I offer to help with those clues that didn’t make the cut
Here we go…
Sunday Toughie 83 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 83 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 27th of August 2023
Sunday Toughie 84 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 84 by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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I have to be a bit brief today as I am entertaining my niece and partner this lunchtime, she is very graciously lending me her 18a transport whilst mine is being repaired, and I am preparing a Tartiflette for lunch.
I have hinted at half of 16a and 14d clues but I will still be around to help with any gaps you want a nudge for
I found this on the slightly easier (but still Toughie standard) of proXimal’s range, mainly because I didn’t have to spend hours agonising over the Spoonerism
Here we go, Folks…
Sunday Toughie 82 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 82 by
Robyn
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 20th of August 2023
Sunday Toughie 83 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 83
by Zandio
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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A pleasant Sunday Toughie that went smoothly until I got to the SW corner. I am going to have to be brief as I am going to the Malton Food Festival with Mama Bee this afternoon. I may be missing something in 3d and would welcome any input on parsing. (see todays PDM in the hint)
I think this is an ideal crossword to introduce the Toughie to newbies and I hope you enjoy it.
14a and 14d clues today and I have hinted half – no time for lots of pics and tunes but I will pop back when Mama Bee permits
Here we go…
Sunday Toughie 81 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 81 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 13th of August 2023
Sunday Toughie 82 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 82 by Robyn
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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Oh my God! Robyn gave me a grilling last night but I learned a lot about Theologians, Foreign words in English, Caribbean Islands and their cricketers so all in all a very satisfying solve.
I have hinted half of 16a and 14d clues but as ever some quite tricky clues hit the cutting room floor – if you require a bit of a nudge just ask and I will try and oblige, although if you look closely you may find a few bonus hints scattered here and there
Here we go…
Sunday Toughie 80 (Review)
Sunday Toughie No 80 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 6th of August 2023
Sunday Toughie 81 (Hints)
Sunday Toughie No 81 by proXimal
Hints and Tips by Sloop John Bee
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The puzzle came together quite steadily last night but some of the parsings came on a much later bus, particularly the school lesson. The Reverend Spooner gave me a bit of a fright but not for long today.
14a and 16d clues and I have done my best to keep hints down to half, as ever I remain available for extra nudges if required.
Here we go, Folks…