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Day: 24th November 2021

Times Quick Cryptic 2012 by Mara

Author   plusjeremyPosted on 24th November 2021 at 3:08 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Introduction DNF, thanks to 11 Down (my parsing remains questionable). Solutions Across 1   Difficult situation spinners turned around (4)SPOT = TOPS reversed 4   Display feathers in final confrontation (8)SHOWDOWN = SHOW + DOWN … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 2012 by Mara”

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Times 28143 – no stone unturned.

Author   piquetPosted on 24th November 2021 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A rapid solve for me with nothing unknown or uncomfortable. Unusually, two and a half homophones. Not as much fun as some recent Wednesdays, but pleasant enough. Across 1 One-time citizen’s infant boy consuming half … Read more “Times 28143 – no stone unturned.”

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