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Quick Cryptic no 2751 by Mara

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 10th August 2024 at 1:47 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Hiddens aplenty today!

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Quick Cryptic no 2739 by Jimmy

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 27th July 2024 at 1:50 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A rare puzzle by Jimmy, only the third from this setter.

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Quick Cryptic no 2727 by Lupa

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 13th July 2024 at 1:11 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very pleasant puzzle from one of our less frequent setters, and all done in 12:12, BUT with one error that I think might catch a few others too.

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Quick Cryptic no 2715 by Joker

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 29th June 2024 at 2:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A decidedly chewy offering from Joker this morning, which pushed me all the way.

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Quick Cryptic no 2703 by Orpheus

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 15th June 2024 at 1:46 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very enjoyable puzzle from Orpheus today – I usually find his puzzles well crafted and fun, and this was no exception. 

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Quick Cryptic no 2691 by Pedro

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 1st June 2024 at 1:24 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I often find Pedro one of the more challenging setters and this was no exception, taking me well beyond my par time.

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Quick Cryptic no 2679 by Felix

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 18th May 2024 at 1:32 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A stiff workout from Felix, with several clues requiring very careful analysis of the wordplay.

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Quick Cryptic no 2667 by Teazel

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 4th May 2024 at 1:38 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A challenging puzzle from Teazel, with a few clues I have some residual question-marks over.

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Quick Cryptic no 2655 by Wurm

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 20th April 2024 at 1:39 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very pleasant puzzle from Wurm, who I have always found to be one of the more reliably approachable setters.

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Quick Cryptic no 2643 by Felix

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 6th April 2024 at 1:42 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very enjoyable puzzle from Felix today – I expect there will be some quite fast times recorded.

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