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Day: 28th October 2019

Times 27493 – Epic Fail

Author   ulacaPosted on 28th October 2019 at 8:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A bit short of time again this week – and I will be in meetings most of the day – so something of a skeletal blog. If you require extra elucidation please ask the extremely … Read more “Times 27493 – Epic Fail”

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Times Quick Cryptic 1470 by Tracy

Author   jackktPosted on 28th October 2019 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

My run of disastrous solves continues with this one that took me 18 minutes which is well into ‘red’ territory (15+ minutes) yet again. I haven’t achieved my 10 minute target since Tracy’s last appearance on 18th … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1470 by Tracy”

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