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Day: 21st June 2022

Times Cryptic 28322

Author   jackktPosted on 21st June 2022 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Solving time: 42 minutes. 9ac and 10dn had me wondering if today’s setter might be Oink.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2161 by Breadman

Author   ChrisPosted on 21st June 2022 at 1:54 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this a very enjoyable QC taking 8:10. All very gettable, I thought, but interesting enough to have me referencing the dictionary for some fine definitions and the unknown instrument at 3dn. It’s worth taking a post-solve read through the surfaces – excellent stuff – thanks Breadman.

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