A Cryptic Superstar, Gone too Soon
Added 2025-01-13 08:06:24 +0000 UTCMark takes on the Times's Monthly Club Special, a cryptic that reaches into the most arcane vocabulary possible. Today's puzzle, if our information is correct is the third by James Brydon, but also his last - as he has now been offered a new role with the Telegraph group. James is a superb compiler, so take the opportunity of sampling his skills here.
Here is the video: https://youtu.be/T1TwkteLa88
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Iri Guzman
2025-01-15 14:39:40 +0000 UTCI thought the same thing!
Colin Hay
2025-01-14 21:42:42 +0000 UTCYaar indeed means friend in Hindi (+ other Indian languages, possibly)
ThatGradeAKush
2025-01-13 10:17:28 +0000 UTCSame here!
Michelle Halloran
2025-01-13 08:12:38 +0000 UTCWhen I got the push notification, I thought this was going to be an obituary. I’m glad it’s just someone accepting another job.
Vera Weisenberger
2025-01-13 08:10:59 +0000 UTC