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Day: 16th April 2017

Times Jumbo 1256

Author   PenfoldPosted on 16th April 2017 at 11:17 PM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

What ho! Sorry this is another late one.  I was away and then busy and whenever I have some free time to go on the computer my 16-year old always seems to be doing GCSE … Read more “Times Jumbo 1256”

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Mephisto 2954 – Tim Moorey

Author   dorsetjimboPosted on 16th April 2017 at 6:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Mephisto

Nice steady solve of a middle of the road puzzle with memories of Buddy Holly hidden away in the clues Across 1 ARAROBA – region=AREA then change E=European to A-ROB; Goa powder; 7 SOOP – … Read more “Mephisto 2954 – Tim Moorey”

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Sunday Times 4741 by David McLean

Author   nick_the_novicePosted on 16th April 2017 at 12:14 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

I found this one to be at the easier end of the ST spectrum, and a quick glance at the Leaderboard reveals some extraordinarily fast times amongst the senior pros. That said, for me this … Read more “Sunday Times 4741 by David McLean”

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