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Quick Cryptic No 2670 by Joker

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 8th May 2024 at 1:22 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A trickier-than-average offering from Joker, I thought.

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Quick Cryptic No 2658 by Izetti

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 24th April 2024 at 1:21 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One with some tricky vocabulary, but helpful wordplay.

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Quick Cryptic No 2646 by Teazel

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 10th April 2024 at 1:21 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A puzzle that I found of medium difficulty from Teazel.

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Quick Cryptic No 2634 by Orpheus

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 27th March 2024 at 1:28 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Some slightly uncommon vocabulary in this puzzle from Orpheus.

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Quick Cryptic No 2622 by Joker

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 13th March 2024 at 1:20 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very enjoyable puzzle, with a mixture of clue types and difficulties.

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Quick Cryptic No 2610 by Hurley

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 28th February 2024 at 2:01 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One at the easier end of the spectrum from Hurley.

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Quick Cryptic No 2598 by Trelawney

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 14th February 2024 at 1:09 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One at the easier end of the scale which took me a surprisingly long time, for reasons unknown.

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Quick Cryptic No 2586 by Orpheus

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 31st January 2024 at 1:09 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One at the lighter end of the spectrum today.

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Quick Cryptic No 2574 by Breadman

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 17th January 2024 at 1:35 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A nicely-pitched offering from Breadman today.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2562 by Teazel

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 3rd January 2024 at 1:11 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A moderate offering from Teazel: not too hard, not too easy.

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