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Day: 5th May 2017

Times Jumbo 1261

Author   PenfoldPosted on 5th May 2017 at 8:35 PM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Greetings, earthlings, and welcome to another Jumbo Blog. Here we have yet another puzzle of average difficulty IMHO, with just a smattering of unknowns that (or is it which?) precipitated a flurry of t’internet research. … Read more “Times Jumbo 1261”

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Times 26,717: Oh Say Can You See

Author   VerlainePosted on 5th May 2017 at 8:03 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A puzzle that should go down well with our Stateside constituents, I reckon, with at least 3 answers to be found on the American map rather than Surrey for a change, and a food item … Read more “Times 26,717: Oh Say Can You See”

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Quick Cryptic 824 by Oran

Author   galsprayPosted on 5th May 2017 at 7:50 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Late edit.  I completely missed the message from the setter in the grid.  He’s wishing COLE RAIN (Coleraine) GOOD LUCK TOMORROW in the IRISH CUP FINAL at WINDSOR PARK.  Very nice.  Not sure whether there’s … Read more “Quick Cryptic 824 by Oran”

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