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Day: 9th May 2008

Saturday Times – 23904

Author   jackktPosted on 9th May 2008 at 11:31 PM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

This one wasn’t easy but didn’t seem too bad by comparison with 23898, the previous Saturday’s beast. Luckily I knew the two long book titles and the saying at 7dn came readily to mind, but … Read more “Saturday Times – 23904”

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Times Crossword Championship 2008: 2nd qualifier

Author   glhPosted on 9th May 2008 at 10:58 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Solving time : let’s keep this one to ourselves. I found this more difficult than qualifier 1 Across 1 P(e)ACEMAKER 6 WASTE: two definitions 9 DORIS: I in Diana DORS. Is this a sign to … Read more “Times Crossword Championship 2008: 2nd qualifier”

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23909 – Able was I…. to solve it again

Author   jackktPosted on 9th May 2008 at 8:21 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

 A very lively puzzle that took me the best part of an hour to complete. I found it quirky but highly enjoyable and satisfying because everything seemed fair. I have (for once) no real quibbles … Read more “23909 – Able was I…. to solve it again”

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