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Day: 16th May 2026

Cryptic Jumbo 1788 – Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May

Author   DvynysPosted on 16th May 2026 at 12:01 AM15 May 2026Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Largely straightforward but with a few NHOs and tricker clues.

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Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1787 – 2 May

Author   JohninterredPosted on 16th May 2026 at 12:00 AM15 May 2026Categories Jumbo Cryptic

A mostly middle-of-the-road Jumbo but with a sting in the tail.

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Times Cryptic 29538 – Sat, 9 May 2026. Nine part harmony.

Author   branchPosted on 16th May 2026 at 12:00 AM15 May 2026Categories Weekend Cryptic

There were a striking number of two word answers here. I counted nine.

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