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Independent on Sunday 1452 Phi

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There must be good reason for Phi to appear on a Sunday, and in particular, this Christmas Eve (see below). Thanks to Phi. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The theme is Charles … Read more >>

Financial Times 15736 Sleuth

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Thanks to Sleuth for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Emigre after surgery gets note for course of treatment (7) REGIMEN : Anagram of(… after surgery) EMIGRE plus(gets) … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27375 Vlad

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This wasn’t easy, and the last two solutions had to wait until the rest of the blog was complete. Thanks to Vlad. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7 Each one discarded … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 939 Anto

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A puzzle who’s cds and dds give it a Rufus-like flavour.  Thanks Anto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Walks twice as fast with more room between the lines (6,7) DOUBLE … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27345 Qaos

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An enjoyable, but definitely not a walkover – at least not when parsing – puzzle from Qaos, to whom thanks. Definitions are underlined in the clues.  Again, apologies for the late blog, but a visit … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1444 Hypnos

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Thanks to Hypnos for an enjoyable Sunday solve with some nice surfaces. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Trade TUC misrepresented – giving basis for emotional expression? (4,4) TEAR DUCT : … Read more >>

Financial Times 15688 Dante

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Unexpectedly, a Dante puzzle on Tuesday, but not unexpectedly, many dds and cds. Thanks to Dante. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Succeed in taking one’s leave (8) FAREWELL : [FARE … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 935 Hectence

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A nice Quiptic, thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Crossing river, elk is grouchy (6) MOROSE : MOOSE(elk;large deer inhabiting northern N. America and Eurasia) containing(Crossing …, …) … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27308 Paul

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One that is not so difficult as one would expect of a lead-up to the end of the week. Thanks to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Hide waste around … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 929 Pan

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Thanks Pan for a Quiptic that fits the bill. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Stop having contact with female involved in racket (6) DISOWN : SOW(a porcine female) contained in(involved … Read more >>