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Category: Quick Cryptic

Quick Cryptic 2924 by Joker

Author   CuraristPosted on 28th February 2025 at 6:25 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

No-one expects the Spanish Inquisior-General

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Times Quick Cryptic 2923 by Orpheus

Author   TemplarPosted on 27th February 2025 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

In which the setter takes us to IKEA.

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Quick Cryptic No 2922 by Mara

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 26th February 2025 at 1:09 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Some nice cluing from Mara in this one.

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Quick Cryptic 2921 by Hurley – Openly single

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 25th February 2025 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

You know you’re in for a rough time when 1a and 1d leave you completely at a loss.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2920 by Trelawney

Author   jackktPosted on 24th February 2025 at 1:10 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

My short run of slightly easier solves continues.

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Quick Cryptic no 2919 by Felix – X marks the spot

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 22nd February 2025 at 1:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Yet another puzzle from the back catalogue of Richard Rogan gems, and this one was a real sparkler I thought.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2918 by Teazel

Author   JohninterredPosted on 21st February 2025 at 1:41 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

An entertaining and none-too-tricky Quick Cryptic from Teazel today.

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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Times Quick Cryptic No 2917 by Wurm

Author   rolytolyPosted on 20th February 2025 at 1:29 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Top notch puzzle, although another quite tricky one.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2916 by Joker

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 19th February 2025 at 1:22 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A thought-provoking puzzle from the brow of the Joker.

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QC 2915 by Pedro

Author   MerlinPosted on 18th February 2025 at 2:50 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Seemed gentle to me, at 10:33. How did everyone get on?

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