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Author: Cedric Statherby

Quick Cryptic no 3063 by Izetti

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 9th August 2025 at 2:34 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

An excellent puzzle by Izetti which in my view is very much what a QC should be.

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Quick Cryptic no 3051 by Jalna

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 26th July 2025 at 1:48 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very pleasant offering from Jalna which should not scare too many horses.

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Quick Cryptic no 3039 by Hurley

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 12th July 2025 at 2:19 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

An elegant and enjoyable puzzle from Hurley which should not cause too many alarms.

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Quick Cryptic no 3027 by Hurley

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 28th June 2025 at 1:37 AM9 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very nice example of the QC-setter’s art from Hurley this morning.

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Quick Cryptic no 3015 by Cheeko

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 14th June 2025 at 1:42 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Another excellent puzzle by Cheeko, who has clearly found his QC line and length and consistently delivers top notch puzzles for us.

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Quick Cryptic no 3003 by Mara

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 31st May 2025 at 1:59 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Mara in very gentle mood today.

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Quick Cryptic no 2991 by Hurley

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 17th May 2025 at 1:46 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A good challenge from Hurley today, in which it certainly helps to have your anagram hat on.

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Quick Cryptic no 2979 by Dangle

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 3rd May 2025 at 2:18 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Our third puzzle from Dangle, and a chewy enough challenge.

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Quick Cryptic no 2973 by Juji

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 26th April 2025 at 1:57 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Today we have only the second QC set by Juji, and after a challenging début, the setter appears to have quickly grasped the requirements of a QC.

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Quick Cryptic no 2955 by Corelli

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 5th April 2025 at 1:56 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Another absolute gem from the store of puzzles left us by Richard Rogan

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