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7 01, 2026

Colossus Crosswords 222 – Gremlin

World Words, page 16

The clue ‘OBE recipient’ was incorrect for the answer KNIGHT.

Thanks to S Roberts from NZ for reporting this gremlin.

7 01, 2026

MEGA! Crosswords 157 – Gremlin

MEGA! 20, page 54

The clue at 1 down should have read ‘Persian Gulf nation’ for the answer KUWAIT.

Thanks to R Burns from NSW for reporting this gremlin.