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Author: Mike Harper

Times Quick Cryptic No 2628 by Trelawney

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 20th March 2024 at 1:42 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very enjoyable grid with a decent mix of clues and plenty of interesting answers.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2616 by Alex

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 6th March 2024 at 1:12 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

First time I’ve blogged an Alex whose grid comes with a good mix of clues offering plenty of first letters…

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Times Quick Cryptic 2604 by Izetti

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 21st February 2024 at 1:41 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Nothing too tricky in this possibly-themed latest offering from Izetti

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2592 by Lupa

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 7th February 2024 at 1:52 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A friendly offering that is sure to please the ‘QCs are getting harder’ solvers.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2580 by Mara

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 24th January 2024 at 1:24 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Medium-paced perhaps, though took a little bit of jumping around the grid to get into today’s puzzle.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2568 by Joker

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 10th January 2024 at 1:38 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Nice mix of clues today from the Joker’s brow…

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2557 by Joker

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 27th December 2023 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Nothing especially difficult here, just perhaps that some of the answers perhaps need a trifle more thought….

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2547 by Oink

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 13th December 2023 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Enjoyable and thought-provoking fare from Oink, though I am expecting some fast times from the speed merchants….

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2537 by Mara

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 29th November 2023 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Fairly gentle midweek fare from Mara containing a balanced mix of clues. Expecting the SCC to be somewhat emptier today…

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2527 by Hurley

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 15th November 2023 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Painstaking wordbuilding and momentary bafflement aside, an enjoyable offering from Hurley’s brow…

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