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Day: 20th May 2007

Mephisto 2437

Author   linxitPosted on 20th May 2007 at 10:28 AM10 September 2025Categories Mephisto

Solving time approx. 40 mins (without Chambers) I solved this at work last Monday actually, although I did check a couple of answers online (3dn, 12dn). Across 6 SI,ROC (“cor is” rev) – I didn’t … Read more “Mephisto 2437”

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Times Saturday 23599

Author   linxitPosted on 20th May 2007 at 9:06 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

Solving time 13:10 An average time for an average crossword I suppose – no particularly tricky clues and no obscure vocabulary required. Not that many clues to write about really. Across 1 FELL,DOWN – interesting … Read more “Times Saturday 23599”

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ST 4224 (Sun 13 May) – Peaky

Author   talbinhoPosted on 20th May 2007 at 8:16 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Solving time: 6:18 Oh dear, another Sunday shocker I’m afraid. I may be wrong, but I’m pretty sure 20dn has incorrect wordplay, while 10ac, 23ac and 28ac are all questionable. Clarifications or corrections welcome. * … Read more “ST 4224 (Sun 13 May) – Peaky”

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