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29506 True, I talk of dreams

Author   ZabadakPosted on 2nd April 2026 at 2:30 AM2 April 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

Time: 14:58 This didn’t feel much like a Tricky Thursday with most of my answers suggesting themselves readily from some kind and economical cluing, never more than two lines of print. There’s really only one … Read more “29506 True, I talk of dreams”

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Quick Cryptic 3265 by Jet Lag

Author   rolytolyPosted on 2nd April 2026 at 1:44 AM2 April 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Jet Lag’s second puzzle, quite tricky but lovely.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3264 by Asp – Don’t be fooled…

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 1st April 2026 at 1:16 AM30 March 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A fitting puzzle for April Fool’s Day

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Times Cryptic no 29505 – April Greetings

Author   JerryWPosted on 1st April 2026 at 1:11 AM1 April 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

Hello again. This crossword I thought was rather easier than average, though with the usual couple of clues I have had trouble parsing…

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Monthly Club Special No 296 – March 2026

Author   JohninterredPosted on 1st April 2026 at 12:05 AM29 March 2026Categories Monthly Club Special

Another great crossword to tickle the cruciverbal taste buds.

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QC 3263 by Dangle

Author   MerlinPosted on 31st March 2026 at 1:54 AM1 April 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

15:14 for me. Dangle has a nice puzzle for us, with some head scratchers.

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Times Cryptic 29504

Author   jackktPosted on 31st March 2026 at 1:15 AM25 March 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

My fastest solve for a very long time.

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Times Quick Cryptic 3262 by Pipsqueak

Author   KittyPosted on 30th March 2026 at 7:00 AM30 March 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Hello all. The ever-reliable Pipsqueak has provided another entertaining Monday puzzle, in which my favourite clues are 12a, 4d and 5d. Thanks Pipsqueak!

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Times 29503 – What we do on Fridays? No.

Author   vinyl1Posted on 30th March 2026 at 3:40 AM30 March 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

If you are Quickie solver who wants to move up, this is your chance.   This is another mild Monday where experienced solvers will see the answers very quickly.   

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Sunday Times 5208 by Dean Mayer

Author   keriothePosted on 29th March 2026 at 2:00 AM27 March 2026Categories Weekend Cryptic

27:18. Blimey, that was a tough one! But a highly enjoyable challenge with some superb clues. There are a couple of wordplay elements that I’m not quite sure I understand so any suggestions gratefully received. … Read more “Sunday Times 5208 by Dean Mayer”

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