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Times Cryptic 28502

Author   jackktPosted on 17th January 2023 at 2:12 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

My solving time was pretty good considering the puzzle contains some tricky vocabulary,  GK and clue construction. A very enjoyable workout though, and fun to blog., 

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Times Quick Cryptic 2310 by Mara

Author   jackktPosted on 16th January 2023 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I needed 8 minutes for this one which I found fairly straightforward, but how did you all do?

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Times Cryptic 28496

Author   jackktPosted on 10th January 2023 at 1:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I made good progress throughout but was then slowed by a few trickier clues towards the SW.

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Times Cryptic 28490

Author   jackktPosted on 3rd January 2023 at 1:20 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

There was little to delay me here and the clues were mostly interesting and varied.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2300  by Oran

Author   jackktPosted on 2nd January 2023 at 1:24 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Happy New Year to one and all, and we have Quick Cryptic 2300 to mark the first day of 2023.

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Times Jumbo Cryptic 1589 – Saturday 17 December 2022

Author   jackktPosted on 31st December 2022 at 12:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Compared with some Jumbos of late I found it quite easy.

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Times Cryptic 28484

Author   jackktPosted on 27th December 2022 at 1:59 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Solving time: 40 minutes. I enjoyed this puzzle

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Times Cryptic 28478

Author   jackktPosted on 20th December 2022 at 2:25 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Solving time: Off the scale at 1 hour and then some.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2290 by Trelawney

Author   jackktPosted on 19th December 2022 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very pleasant puzzle from Trelawney that came together nicely for me.

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Times Cryptic 28472

Author   jackktPosted on 13th December 2022 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I didn’t find this one hard but there were 5 or 6 words or meanings unknown to me

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