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Day: 21st August 2016

Mephisto 2920 by Tim Moorey

Author   dorsetjimboPosted on 21st August 2016 at 6:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Mephisto

Standard middle of the road puzzle with no queries or hold-ups or (amazingly) Scottish words Across 1 CHAMB – CH-A-MB; check=CH (chess); abbreviation of Chamberlain; 5 FI,DONC – FI-DON-C; cocaine=C; Latin tag for “shame”; 11 … Read more “Mephisto 2920 by Tim Moorey”

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Sunday Times 4707 by Dean Mayer

Author   nick_the_novicePosted on 21st August 2016 at 12:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

Another super puzzle from Dean this week, showcasing the trademark economy of cluing, witty oddball definitions and sheer inventiveness of our tormentor. Several top notch clues, with 3A, 20A, 25A and 14D all outstanding in … Read more “Sunday Times 4707 by Dean Mayer”

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