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Day: 10th May 2013

Jumbo 1033

Author   sghansonPosted on 10th May 2013 at 9:53 PM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Definitely some tricky wordplay to untangle in this one to get the full benefit, but an enjoyable workout, and nothing to argue with from my point of view. Across 1 BONE CHINA – BONE = … Read more “Jumbo 1033”

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Times 25471

Author   daveperryPosted on 10th May 2013 at 1:59 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Solving time: 50:06 I found this one rather fun. There were quite a few interesting bits of wordplay, like the hidden phrases in 15 & 20, and to a lesser extent 9 & 11. I … Read more “Times 25471”

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