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Month: October 2024

Quick Cryptic no 2799 by Izetti

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 5th October 2024 at 1:25 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A fine puzzle from Izetti today which I found entertaining, elegant and towards the easier end of his range. 

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1694 (21 September 2024)

Author   jackktPosted on 5th October 2024 at 12:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

I found this one quite easy.

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Times Cryptic 29034 – Saturday, 28 September 2024. I probably won’t fly down to Rio …

Author   branchPosted on 5th October 2024 at 12:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

Cue some memories of the hit song by Michael Nesmith, 1977

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Times 29039 – of most excellent fancy

Author   william_j_sPosted on 4th October 2024 at 7:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Very clever clues and well-hidden definitions made this a stand-out puzzle for me.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2798 by Alex

Author   JohninterredPosted on 4th October 2024 at 1:35 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A neat quick cryptic from Alex today, with a couple of new definitions for me, but they didn’t hold me up much – I finished in an average time.

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

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29038 The Skirmish of the River Plate

Author   ZabadakPosted on 3rd October 2024 at 6:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

  What I will say about this is that I breezed through in 12.48, at the same time feeling like I was being particularly clever with the words and wordplay, with some of them being … Read more “29038 The Skirmish of the River Plate”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2797 by Cheeko

Author   rolytolyPosted on 3rd October 2024 at 1:33 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Quite a tricky one, it seems.

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Times 29037 – don’t fish for money

Author   piquetPosted on 2nd October 2024 at 7:01 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Another pleasant Wednesday, middle of the week and middle of the road.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2796 by Joker

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 2nd October 2024 at 1:33 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very accessible puzzle which may (or may not 🙂 see some pleasing finishing times

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QC 2795 by Breadman — No false DAWNs

Author   MerlinPosted on 1st October 2024 at 2:28 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Not so easy, 14:37. But no false DAWNs today.

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