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The mere mention of “cryptic” crossword clues can be enough to put an amateur puzzler off their game before pencil has hit paper. As The Telegraph celebrates its crossword centenary, is it time for ...

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To warm up your brain for 2026, cryptic crossword writer Wendy Wethey joins Summer Weekends with a series of clues. Tune in ...

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