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Day: 12th December 2025

Times Cryptic 29411

Author   william_j_sPosted on 12th December 2025 at 6:27 AM12 December 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A backward solve for me, right to left, which I think I found slightly more difficult than the SNITCH currently suggests. Of course, it’s all fair (and understandable now it’s filled), but the setter certainly found several garden paths down which I was more than happy to wander.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3170 by Hurley

Author   JohninterredPosted on 12th December 2025 at 1:17 AM24 December 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A gentle Quick Cryptic for a Friday from Hurley today.

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

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