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Day: 8th July 2022

Quick Cryptic 2174 by Hawthorn

Author   CuraristPosted on 8th July 2022 at 7:36 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

This didn’t put up a great deal of resistance, coming in well under target at 4 and a bit minutes.

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Times 28,337: How Now Brown CH4

Author   VerlainePosted on 8th July 2022 at 5:20 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I thought this was just great and perfectly matched to its day of the week. Loads of brilliantly deceptive definition parts merging seamlessly into smooth surfaces. The best setters make it look easy but it … Read more “Times 28,337: How Now Brown CH4”

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