Quirky World: Intelligence agency’s quiz proves too much to solve
Amateur cryptographers have run out of time to solve GCHQ’s head-scratching Christmas puzzle, with the deadline for the festive challenge having passed at midnight Sunday.
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Amateur cryptographers have run out of time to solve GCHQ’s head-scratching Christmas puzzle, with the deadline for the festive challenge having passed at midnight Sunday.
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