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Day: 12th August 2023

Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1627 – 29th July

Author   JohninterredPosted on 12th August 2023 at 12:02 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Now here’s something. A first Jumbo Quick Cryptic? It doesn’t say that in the title, but it is by far the easiest Jumbo Cryptic I can remember.

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Times Cryptic No 28674 – Saturday, 5 August 2023. If winter is summer …

Author   branchPosted on 12th August 2023 at 12:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

As the northern hemisphere gets scorched, here down under we are enjoying winter days up to 10ÂșC above normal. Happy to report I’m posting this blog from a coastal resort. Very pleasant, for now!

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