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Day: 29th August 2017

Times Jumbo 1279, and a farewell

Author   helenoughamPosted on 29th August 2017 at 7:58 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Apologies for the late posting – I’ve been away, with very limited internet access. Here it is: my final blog on the Times Jumbo. It’s been a lot of fun, but it’s time for someone … Read more “Times Jumbo 1279, and a farewell”

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Times Cryptic 26816

Author   jackktPosted on 29th August 2017 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

There was some tricky wordplay here and several words unknown to me so I’m a little surprised that I needed only 27 minutes to solve it. Mohn2 kindly advised me that last Monday I posted … Read more “Times Cryptic 26816”

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Times Quick Cryptic 906 by Alconiere

Author   ChrisPosted on 29th August 2017 at 1:01 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A lot of clever clues here which have been a pleasure to blog. I seemed to be taking quite a time completing the grid but the two long ones and the programming language went straight … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 906 by Alconiere”

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