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Day: 8th April 2012

Mephisto 2692 by Tim Moorey – Poisson Potage

Author   dorsetjimboPosted on 8th April 2012 at 8:20 AM10 September 2025Categories Mephisto

This entertaining puzzle was published on 1st April. The four theme words that had no definition in the clue are shown in italics and are all French fish. The French for “April Fool” is Le … Read more “Mephisto 2692 by Tim Moorey – Poisson Potage”

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Sunday Times 4479 (1 Apr 2012) – These foolish things

Author   daveperryPosted on 8th April 2012 at 1:34 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

Solving time: 27:18 As Anax hinted he might in my blog for 4476, he has provided an April Fool themed puzzle for us this week. Indeed, the phrase ‘April Fool’ crops up no less than … Read more “Sunday Times 4479 (1 Apr 2012) – These foolish things”

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