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Quick Cryptic 2723 by Oink

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 9th July 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A reasonably gentle offering from Oink this week. 

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Quick Cryptic 2717 by Breadman – Trick and treat

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 2nd July 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Not too difficult but I became stuck at the end.

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Quick Cryptic 2705 by Teazel

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 18th June 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this on the harder side but maybe it just wasn’t my day.

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Times Cryptic 28941

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 12th June 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Lots of inventive and well disguised definitions in today’s offering.

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Quick Cryptic 2693 by Hurley

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 4th June 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A good mid-level difficulty offering from Hurley today

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Quick Cryptic 2681 by Izetti

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 21st May 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I thought today’s offering from Izetti was a bit harder than usual but wasn’t unfair for a QC.

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Quick Cryptic 2669 by Jimmy

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 7th May 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Aren’t I a lucky boy then; another new setter after Bubbles’ debut a couple of weeks ago.

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Quick Cryptic 2657 by Mara

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 23rd April 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A bright and witty offering from Mara today, with one topical clue to bring us back to earth from the realm of crossword land.

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Quick Cryptic 2645 by Bubbles

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 9th April 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

How exciting – a new setter! A big welcome to Bubbles.

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Quick Cryptic 2633 by Wurm

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 26th March 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

An enjoyable puzzle from Wurm with several long anagrams that weren’t immediately obvious. 

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