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Day: 17th April 2018

Times Cryptic 27014

Author   jackktPosted on 17th April 2018 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I needed 67 minutes for this one and found it very hard. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions are in curly brackets} and [anagrinds, containment, reversal and other indicators in square ones] … Read more “Times Cryptic 27014”

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Times Quick Cryptic 1071 by Pedro.

Author   ChrisPosted on 17th April 2018 at 1:17 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Spoiler alert. If you’d prefer to solve the grid with no thematic hint then please press the reveal button only after completion. Thank you, Pedro, for this well appreciated reminder of the wit and wisdom … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1071 by Pedro.”

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