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Author: Merlin

QC 3023 by Joker

Author   MerlinPosted on 24th June 2025 at 2:01 AM9 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Nice puzzle from the Joker, with his characteristic smooth surfaces.

View83 Comments on QC 3023 by Joker

QC 3017 by Jalna

Author   MerlinPosted on 17th June 2025 at 2:10 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Tough one today

View89 Comments on QC 3017 by Jalna

Quick Cryptic 3011 by Orpheus

Author   MerlinPosted on 10th June 2025 at 1:24 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

10:23 for me, how did everyone else get on?

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QC 3005 by Wurm

Author   MerlinPosted on 3rd June 2025 at 1:44 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Definitely wriggly today from Wurm, there are some very good clues here, and plenty of misdirection.

View76 Comments on QC 3005 by Wurm

QC 2999 by Trelawney

Author   MerlinPosted on 27th May 2025 at 2:11 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Very fast for me, at 7:08, so I think this is on the easy side.

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QC 2993 by Teazel

Author   MerlinPosted on 20th May 2025 at 1:46 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

15:43, took me a long time to get going. Needed checkers to make progress.

View64 Comments on QC 2993 by Teazel

QC 2969 by Joker

Author   MerlinPosted on 22nd April 2025 at 1:39 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Joker on the gentle side here

View97 Comments on QC 2969 by Joker

QC 2963 by Beck

Author   MerlinPosted on 15th April 2025 at 1:27 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Plenty of hiddens today, some very contemporary GK and a pink square.

View99 Comments on QC 2963 by Beck

QC 2957 by Mara

Author   MerlinPosted on 8th April 2025 at 1:59 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Another well-balance offering, this one from Mara.

View66 Comments on QC 2957 by Mara

QC 2951 by Oink

Author   MerlinPosted on 1st April 2025 at 2:07 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Oink fooled me a few times this April Fools Day

View84 Comments on QC 2951 by Oink

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