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Day: 30th May 2009

Times Jumbo 815 (May 16)

Author   linxitPosted on 30th May 2009 at 12:24 PM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Solving time 33:15, so a fairly straightforward Jumbo as I wasn’t really rushing. I can see from the Tippex on my solution that I originally started 13A off with BET YOUR… (really should know better … Read more “Times Jumbo 815 (May 16)”

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Saturday Times 24233 (May 23rd)

Author   linxitPosted on 30th May 2009 at 11:04 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

12:33, so not too difficult, but a good puzzle nevertheless. I had one minor quibble with 9A, otherwise sound surface readings throughout and a few very good clues. Across 1 MISFIELD – M.I.’S FIELD, where … Read more “Saturday Times 24233 (May 23rd)”

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