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Day: 14th December 2016

Times 26595 – one flu over…

Author   piquetPosted on 14th December 2016 at 9:47 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Those who bothered to read last week’s diatribe about blocked roads and the bird flu outbreak will be pleased to hear there have been no more mass duck-roastings (as far as I can smell) but … Read more “Times 26595 – one flu over…”

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Quick Cryptic 722 by Tracy

Author   nick_the_novicePosted on 14th December 2016 at 12:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A puzzle characterised by some neat surfaces and clever disguises to keep us on our toes. In particular, 9a, 20a and 4d all sent me down blind alleys for a while. Thanks to Tracy for … Read more “Quick Cryptic 722 by Tracy”

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