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Category: Quick Cryptic

Quick Cryptic 3308 by Hurley

Author   CuraristPosted on 22nd May 2026 at 6:12 AM22 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

In which we coin the phrase ‘outré anagrind’

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Times Quick Cryptic 3307 by Pedro

Author   TemplarPosted on 21st May 2026 at 1:51 AM21 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A jolly number from Pedro, with some witty definitions, neat doubles and nothing to frighten the horses. [On edit: this seems to have been a proverbial wavelength puzzle, clicking for some people but not others. … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 3307 by Pedro”

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Quick Cryptic #3306 by Mara

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 20th May 2026 at 2:10 AM20 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this one harder than I probably should have.

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Quick Cryptic 3305 by Shay

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 19th May 2026 at 3:30 AM19 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Just about the right degree of difficulty for me.

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Quick Cryptic 3304 by Trelawney

Author   jackktPosted on 18th May 2026 at 1:30 AM14 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Nice puzzle from the Squire

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Quick Cryptic no 3303 by Teazel

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 16th May 2026 at 3:41 AM14 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A fine fine puzzle from Teazel this morning, for me a quintessential QC.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3302 by Wurm

Author   JohninterredPosted on 15th May 2026 at 1:05 AM15 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A fairly gentle puzzle from our wiggly friend today with plenty of straighforward clues to get you going and nothing, I think, to scare the horses.

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

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Quick Cryptic 3301 by Tango

Author   rolytolyPosted on 14th May 2026 at 1:23 AM13 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Tango’s fifth puzzle, approachable and very nice.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3300 by Beck

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 13th May 2026 at 1:37 AM11 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Beck presents my favourite kind of puzzle

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Times QC No 3299 by Joker

Author   MerlinPosted on 12th May 2026 at 1:35 AM11 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Joker in fine form

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