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Day: 24th July 2020

Times Cryptic Jumbo 1449: A Day At The Races

Author   VerlainePosted on 24th July 2020 at 10:46 PM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

An easy one to blaze straight through, with many of the answers being just what you’d first expect them to be, requiring just a cursory check of the cryptic part to confirm. I mean you … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1449: A Day At The Races”

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Quick Cryptic 1664 by Orpheus

Author   CuraristPosted on 24th July 2020 at 7:44 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

8 minutes. Immediately abandoned my attempt to do it as a clean sweep, having been unable to spot 1ac without a bit of help. Generally straightforward, unusual (and helpful) grid pattern. COD 1 dn for sure. … Read more “Quick Cryptic 1664 by Orpheus”

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