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Day: 5th January 2026

Times Quick Cryptic 3190 by Oink

Author   KittyPosted on 5th January 2026 at 7:00 AMCategories Quick Cryptic

Hi all. I hope 2026 is treating you well.

Oink typically provides smooth and not too difficult puzzles, and I found this to be such. I expect a wide selection of favourite clues today. Thanks Oink!

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Times 29431 – Just right!

Author   vinyl1Posted on 5th January 2026 at 2:28 AM5 January 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

I would have to say that this puzzle is very, very good without being excessively tricky.   Everything is completely fair, you just have to take what the setter says and run with it. I tried to speed up by putting in the easy answers and biffing the rest, but to no avail.    

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