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Potential Brief Interruptions to Times for The Times Availability

Author   JohninterredPosted on 9th May 2026 at 10:37 AM12 May 2026Categories Announcement

Our hosting provider has informed us that they are upgrading our servers on Tuesday/Wednesday this coming week and there may be brief interruptions to the availability of Times for The Times.

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Times Cryptic No 29533

Author   JohninterredPosted on 4th May 2026 at 9:00 AM4 May 2026Categories Daily Cryptic

A gentle one to start the week.

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Site Outages

Author   JohninterredPosted on 2nd May 2026 at 9:32 AM2 May 2026Categories Announcement

Apologies for the extended site outages over the last day or so. We are working to identify a cause.

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Times Quick Cryptic 3290 by Tilt

Author   JohninterredPosted on 1st May 2026 at 2:07 AM3 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

We have a new Quick Cryptic setter going by the name of Tilt today. Welcome!

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic.  This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword entitled  “A Cry For Help?”  here. 

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Monthly Club Special No 297 – April 2026

Author   JohninterredPosted on 1st May 2026 at 12:02 AM4 May 2026Categories Monthly Club Special

Another monthly feast of interesting words and clever wordplay and it is a pangram to boot.

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Summer Social Saturday 13 June 2026

Author   JohninterredPosted on 19th April 2026 at 9:50 AM26 April 2026Categories Meetups and Events

A reminder that we are  having another informal summer gathering on  Saturday 13th June 2026 from 1200 at The George, Southwark. Do come along – all are welcome.  Read about last year’s here.

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Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1782 – 4th April

Author   JohninterredPosted on 18th April 2026 at 12:01 AM16 April 2026Categories Jumbo Cryptic

I thought this a fairly straightforward Jumbo Cryptic.

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Quick Cryptic No 3278 by Teazel

Author   JohninterredPosted on 17th April 2026 at 1:32 AM17 April 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Very Teazy from Teazel today with plenty of trickery. Some great clues, though, including a lesser-spotted quadruple definition.

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic.  This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword  here. 

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Quick Cryptic No 3266 by Breadman

Author   JohninterredPosted on 3rd April 2026 at 1:26 AM3 April 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A fairly gentle puzzle for a Friday from our baker friend.

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic.  This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword  here. 

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Monthly Club Special No 296 – March 2026

Author   JohninterredPosted on 1st April 2026 at 12:05 AM29 March 2026Categories Monthly Club Special

Another great crossword to tickle the cruciverbal taste buds.

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