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Pass the ketchup

The Simplex crossword compiler should check their sauces

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The Irish Times – Letters to the Editor
Tue Sept 15 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – In the Simplex crossword on September 12th, the answer to clue five down, “it’s said to be a good sauce”, is wrong. The answer should be “ketchup”. – Yours, etc,

PENELOPE RODDY (aged 7)

Lucan.