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Day: 12th December 2015

T4TT 10th Anniversary Crossword – the hard one!

Author   linxitPosted on 12th December 2015 at 10:27 AM10 September 2025Categories Announcement

This was an amazingly hard puzzle, especially for me as I biffed in a few incorrect answers near the start. For example the hidden word ESCROW in 12ac (I thought may be in some cases … Read more “T4TT 10th Anniversary Crossword – the hard one!”

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Saturday Times 26274 (5th Nov)

Author   linxitPosted on 12th December 2015 at 10:05 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

I don’t have a time for this one as I was more interested in the boozing last Saturday – and the special crosswords we had strewn across the tables too of course! So I just … Read more “Saturday Times 26274 (5th Nov)”

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Times Jumbo 1179

Author   helenoughamPosted on 12th December 2015 at 9:16 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

I didn’t find this one especially tough, and it was nice to have a seasonal answer (9dn) to get us in the mood for the festive season. As always, * indicates an anagram. Across 1 … Read more “Times Jumbo 1179”

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10th Anniversary Puzzle by Isla

Author   oliviarhinebeckPosted on 12th December 2015 at 7:44 AM10 September 2025Categories Other Crosswords

This was a most welcome bonus bespoke crossword, sent to us by Isla a/k/a Rob, to coincide with the Times for the Times celebrations in London and New York.  It’s well composed and has a … Read more “10th Anniversary Puzzle by Isla”

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