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Quick Cryptic # 2994 by Joker

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 21st May 2025 at 1:47 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A mixed bag from Joker today.

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Quick Cryptic #2982 by Teazel

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 7th May 2025 at 1:08 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I think this was a medium difficulty puzzle. But what do I know?

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Quick Cryptic No. 2970 by Mara

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 23rd April 2025 at 1:31 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A puzzle from Mara that I found to be of about average difficulty.

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Quick Cryptic No 2958 by Joker

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 9th April 2025 at 1:19 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

This is the third time in a row that I have had the pleasure of blogging one of Joker’s offerings. This one is a real treat.

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Quick Cryptic No 2946 by Joker

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 26th March 2025 at 1:43 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A fun challenge from Joker with a couple of bear pits that I fell straight into.

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Quick Cryptic No 2934 by Joker

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 12th March 2025 at 1:17 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A fine puzzle from Joker.

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Quick Cryptic No 2922 by Mara

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 26th February 2025 at 1:09 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Some nice cluing from Mara in this one.

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Quick Cryptic #2910 by Orpheus

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 12th February 2025 at 1:03 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this one to be at the gentler end of the spectrum.

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Quick Cryptic No 2898 by Mara

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 29th January 2025 at 1:07 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Anagram hats on!

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Quick Cryptic No 2886 by Pipsqueak

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 15th January 2025 at 1:26 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A big hold-up in one corner!

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