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Category: Quick Cryptic

Times Quick Cryptic No 3206 by Wurm

Author   JohninterredPosted on 23rd January 2026 at 1:22 AM23 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

An entertaining, as ever, Quick Cryptic from Wurm today with just a couple of tricky bits.

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

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Quick Cryptic 3205 by Apus

Author   rolytolyPosted on 22nd January 2026 at 1:34 AM21 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A lovely puzzle from a new setter, a bit on the tricky side.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3204 by Izetti – Order, order!

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 21st January 2026 at 1:25 AM19 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Pretty quick, but needed to double check my final answer

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QC 3203 by Jalna

Author   MerlinPosted on 20th January 2026 at 2:38 AM20 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Tough challenge from Jalna today, nudging me over my target time

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Times Quick Cryptic 3202 by Trelawney – first aid

Author   KittyPosted on 19th January 2026 at 7:00 AM19 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Hello everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve encountered Trelawney on blogging day and I was happy to see him. Solving was nice and smooth, with a big smile at 13d. Ouch! Thanks Trelawney!

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Quick Cryptic 3201 by Teazel

Author   galsprayPosted on 17th January 2026 at 1:47 AM17 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A nice controversy-free Quickie. Surely.

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Quick Cryptic 3200 by Mara

Author   CuraristPosted on 16th January 2026 at 6:35 AM15 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

In which I make life difficult for myself

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Times Quick Cryptic 3199 by Joker

Author   TemplarPosted on 15th January 2026 at 2:09 AM15 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Paging Rusty Bombazine

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Quick Cryptic No 3198 by Asp

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 14th January 2026 at 1:39 AMCategories Quick Cryptic

Well, that was fun.

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Quick Cryptic 3197 by Kybos – the kipper’s knickers

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 13th January 2026 at 3:00 AM13 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A very enjoyable and in parts quite difficult puzzle from one of our less common setters.

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