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Day: 21st October 2021

Times Quick Cryptic No 1988 by Orpheus

Author   rolytolyPosted on 21st October 2021 at 3:03 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

About average difficulty today I think, although I found it trickier than yesterday’s and had to rely on a bit of biffing to arrive home at the 9 minute mark. A steady and satisfying solve, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1988 by Orpheus”

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28114 Thursday, 21 October 2021 Ballet tricky

Author   ZabadakPosted on 21st October 2021 at 2:55 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Well, I struggled my way through this one, taking 33.39 with answers scattered all over the place, trying (and failing) to parse as I went so I could look you all in the face and … Read more “28114 Thursday, 21 October 2021 Ballet tricky”

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