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Month: May 2024

Quick Cryptic no 2667 by Teazel

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 4th May 2024 at 1:38 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A challenging puzzle from Teazel, with a few clues I have some residual question-marks over.

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1669 20/04/2024

Author   jackktPosted on 4th May 2024 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

I worked my way through this in 2 sessions but that was down to other commitments rather than difficulty.

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Times Cryptic 28902 – Saturday, 27 April 2024. Cook’s tour?

Author   branchPosted on 4th May 2024 at 12:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

We seemed to go around the world a bit in this puzzle.

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Times 28907

Author   william_j_sPosted on 3rd May 2024 at 7:10 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

An entertaining and fairly gentle puzzle.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2666 by Pedro

Author   JohninterredPosted on 3rd May 2024 at 1:25 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

We have several 4-part clues and, for once, no hidden answer in this tricky-in-parts teaser from Pedro. How did you all get on?

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic.  This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.

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28906 From the Chargé des Choses

Author   ZabadakPosted on 2nd May 2024 at 7:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I thought I was on for a very quick time as the top half went in at Quickie pace, but part two appropriately glowed with the red of 15 acrosses, and the pace slowed. I … Read more “28906 From the Chargé des Choses”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2665 by Corelli

Author   rolytolyPosted on 2nd May 2024 at 1:35 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Another somewhat tricky puzzle today.

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Times 28905 – no need for m’aidez on May Day.

Author   piquetPosted on 1st May 2024 at 7:05 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A more straightforward Wednesday job than usual, with nicely written surfaces.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2664 by Izetti

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 1st May 2024 at 1:58 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I wonder whether any solvers might find their brow furrowed and virtual pen chewed a little here.

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Monthly Club Special No 273 – April 2024

Author   JohninterredPosted on 1st May 2024 at 12:11 AM10 September 2025Categories Monthly Club Special

Once more the Monthly Club Special provides us with a feast of exotic words with inventive and entertaining wordplay.

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