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Day: 18th September 2016

Mephisto 2924 – Paul McKenna

Author   dorsetjimboPosted on 18th September 2016 at 6:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Mephisto

Nothing to frighten the horses here, just a steady standard solve. I need help on the cryptic for 26D. Across 1 BARRE – BA(R)RE; R from (shoote)R; a capo on a guitar; 5 KNUCKLE – … Read more “Mephisto 2924 – Paul McKenna”

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Sunday Times 4711 by David McLean

Author   nick_the_novicePosted on 18th September 2016 at 12:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

I found this one a real challenge, and took an age to grind my way through the intricacies and density of the clueing. Lots of very clever stuff, particularly with well disguised definitions and misdirections … Read more “Sunday Times 4711 by David McLean”

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Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 11 – Puzzle Index

Author   linxitPosted on 18th September 2016 at 12:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Andy Burch sent me this last week to add to our collection of puzzle indexes from the books. This is quite an old one, with puzzles from 2008. Not a good year for us on … Read more “Times Jumbo Cryptic Crossword Book 11 – Puzzle Index”

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