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Day: 7th February 2017

Quick Cryptic 761 by Tracy

Author   ChrisPosted on 7th February 2017 at 1:01 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A quite swift (just under 10 minutes), saucy (see 11ac) and beautifully formed crossword with which I had some fun (see 18dn) – so a big thank you to Tracy. Three 13 letter clues may … Read more “Quick Cryptic 761 by Tracy”

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Times Cryptic 26642

Author   jackktPosted on 7th February 2017 at 12:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I took 26 minutes to get within three letters of completing the grid but then fell at the final hurdle when my poor recollection of Roman statesmen let me down at 11ac. With X, Y … Read more “Times Cryptic 26642”

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