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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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Times Quick Cryptic No 2472 by Izetti

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 30th August 2023 at 1:44 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A tricky one from Izetti that pushed me well over my target, finishing in 21:24, and with the last one not parsed.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2462 by Breadman

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 16th August 2023 at 1:28 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

This puzzle took me well over my target time, but I enjoyed it so much that I didn’t mind at all.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2452 by Alex

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 2nd August 2023 at 1:04 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One at the gentle end of the scale from Alex today, as shown by my time of 9:07.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2447 by Felix

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 26th July 2023 at 1:18 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

An approachable puzzle from Felix, I thought.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2442 by Izetti

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 19th July 2023 at 1:31 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One on the trickier end of the QC spectrum from Izetti today.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2432 by Jalna

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 5th July 2023 at 1:09 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Nothing to scare the horses here, in this beautifully-clued puzzle from Jalna.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2422 by Teazel

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 21st June 2023 at 1:46 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One on the easier end from Teazel, but with some parsing difficulties. Fortunately, helpful crossing letters came to my aid.

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