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Day: 19th February 2021

Jim Biggin

Author   JerryWPosted on 19th February 2021 at 5:14 PM10 September 2025Categories Announcement

I am sorry to have to advise you all that Jim Biggin (DorsetJimbo) has died. He passed away last month, after a short battle with cancer. his stepson Paul said: “He was pretty much out … Read more “Jim Biggin”

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Quick Cryptic 1814 by Pedro

Author   CuraristPosted on 19th February 2021 at 7:36 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

This was very pleasant, and not too difficult for the most part. I seemed to biff my way through it fairly rapidly, getting held up only on 15ac and 16dn. 8 minutes. Across 1 Turned up … Read more “Quick Cryptic 1814 by Pedro”

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