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Day: 4th July 2018

Times 27081 – Churchill’s canine tormentor.

Author   piquetPosted on 4th July 2018 at 6:45 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Amusing, middle of the road puzzle with nothing too controversial and an absence of obscure plants, antelopes, primates, Muses, and amino acids; just some nice words. I don’t have a time for it because I … Read more “Times 27081 – Churchill’s canine tormentor.”

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Quick Cryptic 1127 by Hurley

Author   william_j_sPosted on 4th July 2018 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

The second from Hurley in a row for my blogging day, and another well-pitched crossword – streching but not demoralising (I’m keeping my finger’s crossed you agree!). Plenty of anagrams and biffables to get some … Read more “Quick Cryptic 1127 by Hurley”

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