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Cryptic crossword #94: Metalloid plant outside entrance to mine (9)

13 October 2022

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Cryptic crossword #92: Lizards hide near outskirts of Knossos (6)

15 September 2022

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Cryptic crossword #90: Mild adhesive includes bit of lignin (7)

18 August 2022

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Cryptic crossword #88: Raise concern about a medicinal herb (6)

21 July 2022

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Cryptic crossword #86: Straight lithium within reach (6)

23 June 2022

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Cryptic crossword #84: Colourful bands improved carpets (7)

26 May 2022

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Cryptic crossword #82: Transplant procedure is hard work (5)

28 April 2022

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Cryptic crossword #80: Astronomer playing Handel melody (6,6)

31 March 2022

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Cryptic crossword #78: Animal that grazes pre-run (8)

3 March 2022

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Cryptic crossword #76: Gritty material in brainstem erythrocytes (5)

3 February 2022

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