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Day: 30th April 2014

Hard Times (geddit?)

Author   linxitPosted on 30th April 2014 at 10:43 PM10 September 2025Categories Announcement

We have a blogging problem or three – Dave Perry, who does every other Friday, every Sunday, and one in five Jumbos – has had a stroke and will be out of action for the … Read more “Hard Times (geddit?)”

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Quick Cryptic 38 by Orpheus

Author   allan_sidcupPosted on 30th April 2014 at 11:56 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I’ve blogged an Orpheus crossword before, and this one was pretty similar in style. Perhaps on the easier side, but some will be grateful for that after yesterday’s tricky offering. Nice clueing with the important … Read more “Quick Cryptic 38 by Orpheus”

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Times Crossword 25,774 – Steamy Edition

Author   JerryWPosted on 30th April 2014 at 1:47 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Solving Time: 22 minutes, plus a few to check some parsings. About average for a blooging day, but I was slow to get started and it didn’t feel easy. I’m pleased with the time, in … Read more “Times Crossword 25,774 – Steamy Edition”

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