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Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1737 – 14th June

Johninterred28th June 2025 at 12:03 AM9 October 2025Jumbo Cryptic

Quite a straightforward Jumbo done on the train to our Summer Gathering.

Times Quick Cryptic No 3026 by Juji

Johninterred27th June 2025 at 1:16 AM9 October 2025Quick Cryptic

Just the 4th Quick Cryptic from Juji and the third one I’ve blogged. I didn’t have any difficulties but there are a few clues that some may find tricky.

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

Summer Social 2025

Johninterred15th June 2025 at 11:10 PM10 September 2025Meetups and Events

Thanks to all who came yesterday. It was a great day. In total there were about 30 of us and it was nice that Mick Hodgkin (Times Puzzles editor) and Jason Crampton (Times Crossword editor) were able to join us. You can see some photos from the day on my blog here.

Times Quick Cryptic No 3014 by Teazel

Johninterred13th June 2025 at 1:57 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

A neat and satisfying puzzle from Teazel today. It took me a little over an average time, as I disentangled some of the nice wordplay.

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

Monthly Club Special No 286 May 2025

Johninterred1st June 2025 at 12:02 AM10 September 2025Monthly Club Special

The usual monthly delight of entertaining words from the dark corners of the dictionary (and different parts of the world) and inventive wordplay. Thank-you clever setter.

Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1732 – 17th May

Johninterred31st May 2025 at 12:06 AM10 September 2025Jumbo Cryptic

A neat Jumbo Cryptic with lots of entertaining clues

Summer Social 14th June 2025

Johninterred30th May 2025 at 8:52 AM10 September 2025Meetups and Events

A reminder that we are having another informal summer gathering on Saturday 14th June 2025 from 1200 at The George, Southwark. Do come along – all are welcome.

Times Quick Cryptic No 3002 by Juji

Johninterred30th May 2025 at 1:25 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

I thought this quite a gentle 3rd Quick Cryptic from new setter Juji. How did you all get on?

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “Going trekking”, here.