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Day: 5th March 2018

Times 26977 – Over the Tree-tops I Float Thee a Song

Author   ulacaPosted on 5th March 2018 at 8:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Not much to say about this puzzle, with its multiple use of charades (A + B type clues). It was so straightforward that my time of 18:41 may not see me safely Snitchified. Nonetheless, I … Read more “Times 26977 – Over the Tree-tops I Float Thee a Song”

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Times Quick Cryptic 1040 by Flamande

Author   jackktPosted on 5th March 2018 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I needed 1 minute over my target 10 for this one which I think was entirely due to 6dn as my last one in. On reflection it all seems quite straightforward but I shall be … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1040 by Flamande”

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