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Day: 26th December 2014

Times 25,979: Like A Twisty Turny Thing

Author   VerlainePosted on 26th December 2014 at 9:29 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Happy Wren’s Day to one and all! I hope your stockings and/or stomachs were adequately stuffed during any celebrations that may have taken place yesterday. I have a small child continually tugging at my sleeve … Read more “Times 25,979: Like A Twisty Turny Thing”

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Quick Cryptic No 209 by Tracy

Author   piquetPosted on 26th December 2014 at 8:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I’ve blogged this a few days ahead as the holiday period allows little space or peace for concentrated solving, toddling grandchildren are the priority. I’ll check the blog when I can, as the puzzle numbering … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 209 by Tracy”

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Times Christmas Day Quick Cryptic by Noel

Author   macavity123Posted on 26th December 2014 at 12:39 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Solving time: Medium If you are in need of a crossword fix on Christmas Day, you’ll be pleased to know there are three on-line only puzzles just for today. A 15×15, a Jumbo and this … Read more “Times Christmas Day Quick Cryptic by Noel”

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Club Monthly 20171 – December 2014

Author   JerryWPosted on 26th December 2014 at 12:05 AM10 September 2025Categories Monthly Club Special

Solving Time: About 45 minutes for this (or about three Magoos) which is quicker than average for me. Whether it is easier or not I don’t know, but there were a number of unusual words … Read more “Club Monthly 20171 – December 2014”

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