Cryptic crossword No 2,960

Thu 18 Dec 2025, set byPhantom

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DEF

Special Instructions: My traditional annual celebration of the MyCrossword Clue Contest. Congratulations to this year's winners Flush, Yorick, EssBee, Fez, Meles, Dingo, Aircon, ALP, widdersbel, Temple, DMC - and yours truly!