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Could this be a Deep Blue moment for the cryptic crossword?

A computer program has finally oudone humans at solving cryptic crosswords.

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According to The Guardian, a computer program has finally oudone humans at solving cryptic crosswords.

Earlier this month, a model called Darmok solved the final puzzle of the Times’s annual…

This technology story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Deep Blue, Don’t and Cluesletter.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Deep Blue, Don’t, Cluesletter, the IBM
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