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Cryptic Chronicles of Olympic Eccentricities
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Bearer of eternal flame, symbolizing journey and illumination (11)
  • 2. Intercessor in politicized spectacle often affecting the games (8)
  • 3. Quintuple trial blending disciplines in complex Olympic endeavour (10)
  • 6. Recipient of triadic honor, emblematic of prowess and toil (8)
  • 9. Precision master measuring fleeting splits in athletic contest (10)
  • 11. Botanical crown once bestowed on victors in archaic rites (6)
  • 13. Tamil salutation echoing cultural embrace in opening rites (8)
  • 15. Ancient quadrennial contest, from Greek games to modern fervor (8)
  • 16. Succession sprint where batons pass in choreographed exchange (9)
Down
  • 4. Epic Athenian festival—precursor with stylized sporting homage (12)
  • 5. Curtain rises on cold spectacle, South Korean winter’s stage (10)
  • 7. Symbolic charm or figure rallying spirits in sportive fest (6)
  • 8. Radiant beacon carried through darkness for ancient goodwill (9)
  • 10. Ceremonial finale marking cessation of global athletic drama (7)
  • 12. Rigorous protocol guarding purity in physical competition (10)
  • 14. Endurance runner retracing soldier’s fabled ancient route (10)
  • 17. Philosophical ideal encompassing harmony through athletic unites (8)

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