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Quick Cryptic no 2871 by Jalna

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 28th December 2024 at 2:47 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Jalna ends his year with a classy puzzle of medium difficulty

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Quick Cryptic no 2859 by Myles

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 14th December 2024 at 1:48 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A rare puzzle from Myles, only his 12th for us I think, and an excellent medium-difficulty challenge.

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Quick Cryptic no 2847 by Jimmy

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 30th November 2024 at 1:58 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A tougher puzzle from Jimmy than his previous offerings, and showing quite another side to his character

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Quick Cryptic no 2835 by Izetti

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 16th November 2024 at 1:42 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A fine puzzle from Izetti this morning, perhaps at the less challenging end of his scale but full of enjoyable clues.

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Quick Cryptic no 2823 by Cheeko

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 2nd November 2024 at 1:50 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A genuine QC from this often challenging setter, and a most welcome surprise

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Quick Cryptic no 2811 by Jalna

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 19th October 2024 at 1:41 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this considerably towards the tougher end of the QC spectrum.

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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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Quick Cryptic no 2781 by Wurm

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 14th September 2024 at 1:43 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Another puzzle by Wurm to enjoy, and (trigger alert) again he is making full use of the new freedom to reference living people.

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Quick Cryptic no 2775 by Felix

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 7th September 2024 at 1:40 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Today we have yet another of the treasure trove of puzzles left to us by Richard Rogan, this time setting as Felix. 

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Quick Cryptic no 2763 by Izetti

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 24th August 2024 at 1:29 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A rather gentler puzzle from Izetti than his last offering.

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