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Day: 10th February 2024

Quick Cryptic no 2595 by Breadman

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 10th February 2024 at 1:21 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A gem from Breadman, with some lovely wordplay, some gently stretching GK and his signature quirk.

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1656 – I won’t be there when you cross the road

Author   PenfoldPosted on 10th February 2024 at 12:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

I thought this was an excellent puzzle, full of invention and wit and plenty of the sort of clever definitions that set Times cryptics apart from other puzzles…

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Times Cryptic 28830 – Sat, 3 Feb 2024. True art!

Author   branchPosted on 10th February 2024 at 12:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

I solved this on paper. As I typed it in, I was struck by the clever definitions.

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