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Day: 21st August 2014

25871 Napoleon’s Palindrome

Author   ZabadakPosted on 21st August 2014 at 4:20 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A very pretty set of clues characterised by smooth surfaces and believable little scenarios. This one took me 21’06” with only stupidities such as not being able to do anagrams and befuddlement with the drinks … Read more “25871 Napoleon’s Palindrome”

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Quick Cryptic No 119 by Izetti

Author   macavity123Posted on 21st August 2014 at 12:09 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Solving Time: Relatively straightforward The Don is along with today’s Quick Cryptic and it’s a reasonably accessible puzzle with our setter’s invariable smattering of religious clues (a little irritating for those of us who don’t … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 119 by Izetti”

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