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Times for The Times: Times and comments on The Times crossword from a team of solvers

Author: Merlin

QC 3143 by Hurley

Author   MerlinPosted on 11th November 2025 at 2:07 AM23 November 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this pretty straightforward, for a Hurley puzzle.

View78 Comments on QC 3143 by Hurley

QC 3131 by Hurley

Author   MerlinPosted on 28th October 2025 at 1:46 AM28 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Great Crossword today from Hurley

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QC 3119 by Izetti

Author   MerlinPosted on 14th October 2025 at 2:05 AM14 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Usual tricks from Izetti, a nice puzzle, 16:04 for me. How did everyone else get on?

View72 Comments on QC 3119 by Izetti

QC 3107 by Hurley

Author   MerlinPosted on 30th September 2025 at 1:49 AM30 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

14:50 for me today, with usual clever clues from Hurley.

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QC 3095 by Joker

Author   MerlinPosted on 16th September 2025 at 2:13 AM15 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

After a clutch of Personal Bests by multiple solvers yesterday, back to a more typical offering from one of the tougher setters.

View73 Comments on QC 3095 by Joker

QC 3083 by Jalna

Author   MerlinPosted on 2nd September 2025 at 1:32 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Not too much trouble from Jalna here

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QC 3071 by Oink

Author   MerlinPosted on 19th August 2025 at 2:13 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Pretty straightforward

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QC 3059 by Alex

Author   MerlinPosted on 5th August 2025 at 2:28 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Tough Tuesday, never really got on the wavelength today, and a visit to the SCC.

View74 Comments on QC 3059 by Alex

QC 3047 by Oink

Author   MerlinPosted on 22nd July 2025 at 2:09 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Solid puzzle from one of my favourite setters.

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QC 3035 by Izetti

Author   MerlinPosted on 8th July 2025 at 1:41 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Quite gentle from Izetti here

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