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Day: 1st May 2026

Times Cryptic 29531 – ebbing, indeed, but not by mine own fear

Author   william_j_sPosted on 1st May 2026 at 7:00 AM30 April 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

Looking back, I think I made a meal of it; most of the clues are pretty straightforward.

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Times Quick Cryptic 3290 by Tilt

Author   JohninterredPosted on 1st May 2026 at 2:07 AM3 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

We have a new Quick Cryptic setter going by the name of Tilt today. Welcome!

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic.  This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword entitled  “A Cry For Help?”  here. 

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Monthly Club Special No 297 – April 2026

Author   JohninterredPosted on 1st May 2026 at 12:02 AM4 May 2026Categories Monthly Club Special

Another monthly feast of interesting words and clever wordplay and it is a pangram to boot.

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