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Day: 19th August 2011

Times Jumbo 937

Author   topicaltimPosted on 19th August 2011 at 10:33 PM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

The last puzzle I blogged in this slot was notably difficult, but here the balance is redressed – my solving time of 19:49 was rather less than several normal daily puzzles since then, and (though … Read more “Times Jumbo 937”

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Times 24932

Author   daveperryPosted on 19th August 2011 at 10:11 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Solving time: Squeaked in under the hour at 59:14 A few new words for me – HECATOMB & LLANERO, also DAUBE. Plus several entered without full understanding. I particularly struggled in the NE corner, but … Read more “Times 24932”

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