Cryptic crossword No 3,061

Special Instructions: One very obscure word here hopefully with clear enough wordplay to make it gettable.

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11 comments

5 days ago

Truly enjoyed this! Faves: 15a, 24a (and I learned a new word!), 1d is brilliant, so is 4d. 18d is something else indeed. Many thanks.

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5 days ago

That was good fun and I was happy to get some of the long ones quickly. Especially liked 1a,10a,22a,7d,16,18d

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5 days ago

Enjoyed this a lot Jack, I have to agree with Leo about 1d and 18d! I also liked 9a (because he did do that!), 22a and 2d. Spoilers below...

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3 days ago

Fun puzzle thanks. Favs are 17a, 1d, 5d, and 13d especially. Thanks again 👍

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Fri 23 Jan 2026, set bySwanseaJack