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Month: October 2023

QC 2496 by Hurley

Author   MerlinPosted on 3rd October 2023 at 1:27 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I enjoyed Hurley’s offering today, not easy but fair.

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Times 28723 – Melts into the sea…..eventually!

Author   vinyl1Posted on 2nd October 2023 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I was going quickly in this one, and had about 2/3 of it complete in 15 minutes.   Then, as sometimes happens, I came to a complete halt and could not solve another clue for the next 15 minutes.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2495 by Alex – first catch your LOI

Author   KittyPosted on 2nd October 2023 at 1:38 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Hello all. I liked this puzzle and am struggling to pick out a favourite clue. It took me a little over my average time. I will be interested to see how you found it. Thanks Alex!

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Mephisto 3291 – Robert Teuton

Author   glhPosted on 1st October 2023 at 3:22 AM10 September 2025Categories Mephisto

Greetings barred-grid fans. My brother is visiting from Australia so I am in a bit of a time crunch (and an alcohol haze).  I finished this in one go last Sunday morning and really enjoyed … Read more “Mephisto 3291 – Robert Teuton”

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Sunday Times 5078 by David McLean

Author   keriothePosted on 1st October 2023 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

6:49. I breezed through this, but I thought it was very neat.

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Monthly Club Special No 20276 – Sept 2023

Author   JohninterredPosted on 1st October 2023 at 12:05 AM10 September 2025Categories Monthly Club Special

More monthly fun with some esoteric vocabulary and clever wordplay. Thank-you clever setter.

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