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Day: 12th May 2012

Times Jumbo 977

Author   topicaltimPosted on 12th May 2012 at 5:01 PM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

A solving time of 28 minutes, so not the most difficult puzzle, but a very fine one in my view: lots of clever stuff and pleasing penny-drop moments, including two clues in particular which I … Read more “Times Jumbo 977”

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Saturday Times 25155 (5th May)

Author   linxitPosted on 12th May 2012 at 12:22 PM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

Sorry for the delay with this – I got back later than expected and was too tired to even think about it! Anyway, solving time 19:45, although with the top half completed in about 3 … Read more “Saturday Times 25155 (5th May)”

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