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Day: 25th December 2018

Bonus Christmas puzzle

Author   keriothePosted on 25th December 2018 at 5:05 AM10 September 2025Categories Announcement

For a number of years fellow TfTTer astonvilla1 has compiled a politically-themed crossword for the website/blog politicalbetting.com. He suggested to me that others here might enjoy it, and having test-solved the puzzle for him I … Read more “Bonus Christmas puzzle”

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Times Cryptic 27230

Author   jackktPosted on 25th December 2018 at 3:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Not too demanding a puzzle today, which is perhaps just as well.  Ho Ho Ho! and a Merry Christmas to one and all! As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are … Read more “Times Cryptic 27230”

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Times Quick Cryptic 1251 by Joker

Author   ChrisPosted on 25th December 2018 at 1:19 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

HO, HO, HOpe you all have a good day/week/year. During the last year it’s been a pleasure to see the progression of lurkers to newbies to old hands, increasing completions and shortening times. I’ve also … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1251 by Joker”

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