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Day: 13th December 2015

Mephisto 2884 by Tim Moorey

Author   dorsetjimboPosted on 13th December 2015 at 6:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Mephisto

An interesting puzzle with poor old Michael Fish making a guest appearance whilst the wind howls across the UK. A good mix of anagrinds here and some Aussie slang. Nothing to frighten experienced solvers and … Read more “Mephisto 2884 by Tim Moorey”

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Sunday Times 4671 by Dean Mayer

Author   nick_the_novicePosted on 13th December 2015 at 12:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

Maybe something to do with the after effects of the TfT booze up the previous day (and thanks very much to Andy for organising that), but found this one hard going. My GK was pushed … Read more “Sunday Times 4671 by Dean Mayer”

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