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Times Cryptic 29474

Author   jackktPosted on 24th February 2026 at 2:48 AM24 February 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

My solve was interrupted more than once so I lost track of time.

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Quick Cryptic 3232 by Pipsqueak

Author   jackktPosted on 23rd February 2026 at 1:06 AM16 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

This was my best QC solving time since my last blog a fortnight ago. How did you do?

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1774 (07th February 2026)

Author   jackktPosted on 21st February 2026 at 12:55 AM31 January 2026Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Quite a slow start but I speeded up and finished over two sessions.

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Times Cryptic 29468

Author   jackktPosted on 17th February 2026 at 1:31 AM13 February 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

I discovered when preparing the blog that I had a one-letter error that wasn’t a typo.

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Times Cryptic 29462

Author   jackktPosted on 10th February 2026 at 2:08 AM7 February 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

I struggled throughout and needed well over my target half-hour.

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Quick Cryptic 3220 by Oink

Author   jackktPosted on 9th February 2026 at 1:08 AM3 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A welcome puzzle from our piggy friend.

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Times Cryptic 29456

Author   jackktPosted on 3rd February 2026 at 2:34 AM27 January 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

Fell at the last hurdle

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Times Cryptic 29450

Author   jackktPosted on 27th January 2026 at 1:30 AM21 January 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

Not the easiest of puzzles, but inventive and very enjoyable.

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Quick Cryptic 3208 by Rongo

Author   jackktPosted on 26th January 2026 at 1:08 AM25 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A very pleasant puzzle from Rongo that I hope you found easy.

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Times Cryptic 29444

Author   jackktPosted on 20th January 2026 at 2:05 AM20 January 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

One hour over two sessions. Not easy – or was it me?

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