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Day: 9th November 2017

Times Quick Cryptic No 958 by Rongo

Author   rolytolyPosted on 9th November 2017 at 4:37 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A nice gentle one from Rongo today, I think I’m safe in saying, providing a pleasant introduction to the world of cryptic crosswords, with clearly signposted cryptics and definitions. A bit of a biff-fest, then, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 958 by Rongo”

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Times Cryptic No 26878, 9/11/17 Playing for keeps

Author   ZabadakPosted on 9th November 2017 at 2:19 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Not a lot of problems with this one, with a high proportion of crossword standards and a promising, if brief, collection of US states. You are to be congratulated for dedication to duty if you … Read more “Times Cryptic No 26878, 9/11/17 Playing for keeps”

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