A Puzzle by Jeemz
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Day: 20 December 2025
DT 31115 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31115 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club
(hosted by Cryptic-Sloop John Bee)
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Today is the start of Christmas for many, but we only have one seasonal clue today. I am sure there will be more before the big day. I still have a stock-take to do, so I will be spending Monday and Tuesday up an enormous scissor lift counting screws!
I assume I have been overthinking 22a, but I still have niggling doubts as to the parsing there. I am also unsure as to the setter today, so the Charles III pound coin with the bees on will remain in my coin wallet.
Season’s Greetings
As Christmas Day draws near, the village elders would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2026.
A special thank you to all the Telegraph setters, especially to those who have taken the time to leave comments on the blog, and to Chris Lancaster, James Brydon, Michael Baker and the editorial team at Telegraph Puzzles for their work over the year.… Continue reading