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Cryptic crossword #60: After surgery, learn about the kidneys (5)

Cryptic crossword #60: After surgery, learn about the kidneys (5)

24 June 2021

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Cryptic crossword #58: Far surpass string theorist from France (7)

Cryptic crossword #58: Far surpass string theorist from France (7)

27 May 2021

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Cryptic crossword #56: More disorganised astronomer (7)

Cryptic crossword #56: More disorganised astronomer (7)

29 April 2021

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Cryptic crossword #54: Young predator shredded towel (5)

Cryptic crossword #54: Young predator shredded towel (5)

1 April 2021

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Cryptic crossword #52: Lizard egg laid in heath (7)

Cryptic crossword #52: Lizard egg laid in heath (7)

4 March 2021

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Cryptic crossword #50: Bolder jerk upset over rise in disorder (7)

Cryptic crossword #50: Bolder jerk upset over rise in disorder (7)

4 February 2021

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Cryptic crossword #48: Twitter embraces faux embroidery (8)

Cryptic crossword #48: Twitter embraces faux embroidery (8)

7 January 2021

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Cryptic crossword #46: So upset about grim smells (6)

Cryptic crossword #46: So upset about grim smells (6)

10 December 2020

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Cryptic crossword #45: Find plastic in heat generating field? (4,4)

Cryptic crossword #45: Find plastic in heat generating field? (4,4)

26 November 2020

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Cryptic crossword #43: Tyrant posted in a deranged fashion (6)

Cryptic crossword #43: Tyrant posted in a deranged fashion (6)

29 October 2020

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