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Times Quick Cryptic 1859 by Wurm

Author   JohninterredPosted on 23rd April 2021 at 1:17 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A fairly gentle quick crossword, I think, from Wurm today to ease us into the weekend, although there are a couple of tricks that might catch some. Lots of anagram practice here, with an anagram … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1859 by Wurm”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 1849 by Tracy

Author   JohninterredPosted on 9th April 2021 at 1:40 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

At the time of writing the setter of this puzzle wasn’t declared in the online version, but jackkt tells us in the comments it is Tracy. I thought it on the whole a very pleasant, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1849 by Tracy”

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1487 – 13th March

Author   JohninterredPosted on 27th March 2021 at 12:14 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

I thought this quite an entertaining Jumbo. It had a fair smattering of easier clues to help you populate the grid but also a few trickier ones with deceptive definitions or ingenious wordplay. As usual, … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1487 – 13th March”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 1839 by Izetti

Author   JohninterredPosted on 26th March 2021 at 1:43 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A typically smooth but testing Quick Cryptic from Don today. He certainly kept me on my toes with one or two tricky clues that needed all my experience to navigate. Never one to just follow … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1839 by Izetti”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 1829 by Tracy

Author   JohninterredPosted on 12th March 2021 at 1:23 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A neat and friendly Quick Crossword from Tracy today to end the week. 4A was my first one in and it went fairly smoothly for me after that, finishing, appropriately with 1D  in just a … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1829 by Tracy”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 1819 by Mara

Author   JohninterredPosted on 26th February 2021 at 1:55 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

An enjoyable but tricky test from Mara today to end the week. Some lovely clues with no less than 6 ticks in my copy. Not easy in parts, though, and I suspect some less-experienced solvers … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1819 by Mara”

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1482 – 6th February

Author   JohninterredPosted on 20th February 2021 at 12:44 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

A rather middle-of-the-road Jumbo, I thought; many of the clues clues wouldn’t be out of place in a Quick Cryptic, I suspect. But, as usual, there are still a couple of unknowns to expose my … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1482 – 6th February”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 1809 by Oink

Author   JohninterredPosted on 12th February 2021 at 1:11 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A fairly gentle Quick Crossword, I think, from Oink to end the week today. I always enjoy an Oink puzzle, and this one was as fun as ever. It also includes a trademark porcine clue … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1809 by Oink”

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Times Quick Cryptic No 1799 by Joker

Author   JohninterredPosted on 29th January 2021 at 1:34 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Joker is our Friday setter this week and he has given us a typically neat quick cryptic with plenty of concise clues, which I enjoy. I liked the beer that gives you wind and the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1799 by Joker”

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1477 – 2nd January

Author   JohninterredPosted on 16th January 2021 at 12:13 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

I know I asked for more tricky ones when I blogged Jumbo 1442… and, lucky me, I got it in spades this time. “A bit of a beast” one or two of my pals have … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1477 – 2nd January”

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