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Day: 17th October 2025

Times Championship Final 2025

Author   VerlainePosted on 17th October 2025 at 11:17 PM21 October 2025Categories Daily Cryptic, Other Crosswords

Time: slower than Magoo, of course, but very crucially just a few seconds faster than David Howell Well I can definitely tell you that I am not going to podium in any speed blogging championships … Read more “Times Championship Final 2025”

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Times Cryptic 29363 – rubies, carbuncles, and sapphires

Author   william_j_sPosted on 17th October 2025 at 7:00 AM17 October 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A pan-Atlantic offering to please (or frustrate) us all.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3122 by Shay

Author   JohninterredPosted on 17th October 2025 at 1:35 AM17 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A neat Quick Crossword from Shay with a couple of chewy bits, but some great surfaces

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic.  This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword  here.

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