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Day: 10th June 2021

Times 28,001: Just One More Wafer-Thin Clue

Author   VerlainePosted on 10th June 2021 at 5:17 PM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Very straightforward for a Friday – I did this while articulating my thought processes as I’m trying to work out how to livestream, and it still look me only 7 minutes odd. The surfaces are … Read more “Times 28,001: Just One More Wafer-Thin Clue”

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Times 28000 – when we fall on a round number

Author   glhPosted on 10th June 2021 at 3:05 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Time taken: 15:01, though I had a very very very silly typo at the end of 5 down. I was wondering if there would be a nod to this being puzzle 28000 and there may … Read more “Times 28000 – when we fall on a round number”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 1893 by Alfie

Author   TheRotterPosted on 10th June 2021 at 1:32 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Well, I’m going to stick my neck out and predict that this puzzle will cause some problems, and not just for the SCC.  Others more experienced will recognise the setter’s name and be looking for … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1893 by Alfie”

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