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Day: 29th December 2017

Times 26,921: Down At Heel But Shabby-Genteel

Author   VerlainePosted on 29th December 2017 at 9:21 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I thought this was about as straightforward as it is permissible to get on a Friday (at least while I’m on watch), which was quite a relief given that I’d slept in and had to … Read more “Times 26,921: Down At Heel But Shabby-Genteel”

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Quick Cryptic 994 by Hurley

Author   CuraristPosted on 29th December 2017 at 8:28 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I enjoyed this. Mostly straightforward, but with a couple of decent teasers. I’ll be interested to hear what others think. I Came in at just under 10 minutes. Across 1 Referring to Conservative and Green, … Read more “Quick Cryptic 994 by Hurley”

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