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Day: 8th October 2023

Mephisto 3292 – Innocent? He’s a rebel!

Author   vinyl1Posted on 8th October 2023 at 2:40 AM10 September 2025Categories Mephisto

I didn’t find this John Grimshaw production too difficult, although he has certainly found out some interesting words.    I was able to get some of the longer ones early on, which made my solve a little easier. 

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Sunday Times Cryptic No 5079 — Anchors aweigh!

Author   Guy du SablePosted on 8th October 2023 at 12:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

At first, I stared blankly at this for some time. I didn’t much mind, as it augured an interesting outing (as this proved to be). Finished in one go after all, refreshed and with no complaints.

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