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Category: Quick Cryptic

Times Quick Cryptic No 2947 by Teazel

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

In which familiarity with Billy Bunter may prove useful.

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Quick Cryptic No 2946 by Joker

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 26th March 2025 at 1:43 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A fun challenge from Joker with a couple of bear pits that I fell straight into.

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QC 2945 by Mara

Author   MerlinPosted on 25th March 2025 at 1:48 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Straight down the middle, nothing too easy or hard.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2944 by Izetti

Author   jackktPosted on 24th March 2025 at 1:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Dare I risk saying this was mostly straightforward?

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Quick Cryptic no 2943 by Jalna

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 22nd March 2025 at 1:43 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this a stiff test, and following my solve I would like to coin a new acronym: BTP, or “Biff Then Parse”.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2942 by Juji

Author   JohninterredPosted on 21st March 2025 at 1:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Today I have the privilege of blogging the first Quick Cryptic by a new setter. Welcome Juji!

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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Times Quick Cryptic No 2941 by Shay

Author   rolytolyPosted on 20th March 2025 at 1:21 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A proper toughie today with new setter Shay’s second outing.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2940 by Hurley

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 19th March 2025 at 1:31 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A pleasant mix of anagrams, hiddens, double definitions floating on a vast lake of build-it-yourself answers.

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QC 2939 by Orpheus—Alas Poor Yorrick, I knew him

Author   MerlinPosted on 18th March 2025 at 2:07 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

This felt hard with a couple of NHOs, but after a fast start I got all green in 13:08.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2938 by Trelawney – Happy Monday

Author   KittyPosted on 17th March 2025 at 7:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Hi all. I liked this – there are some creative touches which I really enjoyed. Thanks Trelawney!

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