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Times Cryptic 29499 – Come join the party.

Author   DvynysPosted on 25th March 2026 at 7:00 AM24 March 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

Entertainment seems to be something of a theme today with parties; books; television; films; singing; dancing; and musicians all here to divert us.

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1778

Author   DvynysPosted on 21st March 2026 at 12:01 AM20 March 2026Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Oscar season and we are off to the pictures!

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Times Cryptic 29487 Voice criticism? Au contraire, I’m impressed.

Author   DvynysPosted on 11th March 2026 at 7:00 AM11 March 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

More concise and clear cluing on a Wednesday provides us with a short and sweet midweek offering.

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Times Cryptic 29475: One that’s unspoilt.

Author   DvynysPosted on 25th February 2026 at 7:30 AM24 February 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

Much to like today, with plenty of smooth surfaces and concise clueing.

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1773

Author   DvynysPosted on 14th February 2026 at 12:01 AM10 February 2026Categories Jumbo Cryptic

A challenge to pick a COD from four or five contenders in this medium difficulty puzzle.

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Times Cryptic 29463 A refined puzzle…

Author   DvynysPosted on 11th February 2026 at 7:00 AM11 February 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

…to enjoy with a cocktail by the pool.

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Times Cryptic 29451: Let the games commence.

Author   DvynysPosted on 28th January 2026 at 7:00 AM28 January 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

Sports are in evidence today, with rugby; cricket; and football all getting a mention one way or another, and the Olympic Games also making an appearance.

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1768

Author   DvynysPosted on 17th January 2026 at 12:01 AM17 January 2026Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Our New Year Day’s Jumbo gives us glamorous women and not so glamorous outfits.

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Times Cryptic 29439: If music be…

Author   DvynysPosted on 14th January 2026 at 7:00 AM15 January 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

If music be the food of lovely crosswords, play on!

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Times Cryptic 29427: Beer, spirits and auld lang syne.

Author   DvynysPosted on 31st December 2025 at 7:00 AM30 December 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Appropriately for New Year’s Eve, we have a double dose of beer and spirits for our final solve of the year.

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