This crossword appeared in The Week magazine on 27 December 2025. You can play it in our app or subscribe to receive the print magazine.
ACROSS: 8 Chinese chequers 9 St Helier 10 Tmesis 11 William Tell 16 Cabinet puddings 18 Grand Canyon 21 Divert 23 Sheepdog 25 Weston-super-Mare
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