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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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Times Quick Cryptic 2552 by Izetti

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 20th December 2023 at 1:17 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A tricky offering from Izetti, who consistently produces our harder puzzles.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2542 by Hurley

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 6th December 2023 at 1:09 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this to be very approachable with no unknown vocabulary or general knowledge.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2532 by Breadman

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 22nd November 2023 at 1:47 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this on the tricky side, but enjoyable.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2526 by Joker

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 14th November 2023 at 1:20 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A fun one with a fairly easy-to-spot twist.

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Quick Cryptic No 2522 by Mara

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 8th November 2023 at 1:01 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

At the easier end today, with plenty of anagrams and double definitions.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2512 by Wurm

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 25th October 2023 at 1:56 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this a tough offering from Wurm.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2502 by Oink

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 11th October 2023 at 1:17 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Lots to like in this witty and clever puzzle from Oink.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2492 by Orpheus

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 27th September 2023 at 1:18 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One at the milder end of the spectrum today.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2482 by Felix

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 13th September 2023 at 1:25 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A relatively gentle offering from Felix, I thought.

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