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Category: Quick Cryptic

QC 2819 by Teazel

Author   MerlinPosted on 29th October 2024 at 1:45 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Well-balanced puzzle from Teazel, I solved at a slightly slower time of 13:22

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Times Quick Cryptic 2818 by Joker

Author   KittyPosted on 28th October 2024 at 7:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Hi all. By my clock this was in the middle of the QC difficulty range. A steady solve but I had to engage my brain a bit. Thanks Joker.

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Quick Cryptic 2817 by Corelli

Author   galsprayPosted on 26th October 2024 at 3:58 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Name that toon…

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Quick Cryptic 2816 by Hurley

Author   CuraristPosted on 25th October 2024 at 7:06 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Should’ve gone to Specsavers

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2815 by Mara

Author   TemplarPosted on 24th October 2024 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Wot, not Eton?

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Quick Cryptic No 2814 by Orpheus

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 23rd October 2024 at 2:08 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

This one made me feel like a Bear of Very Little Brain. On the plus side, I get my choice of chairs in the SCC.

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QC 2813 by Pipsqueak

Author   MerlinPosted on 22nd October 2024 at 2:14 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this pretty tough going again: rolled in at the 20 minute mark to unlock the doors of the SCC.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2812 by Wurm

Author   jackktPosted on 21st October 2024 at 1:10 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Most of this was very easy for me.

View59 Comments on Times Quick Cryptic 2812 by Wurm

Quick Cryptic no 2811 by Jalna

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 19th October 2024 at 1:41 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I found this considerably towards the tougher end of the QC spectrum.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2810 by Jimmy

Author   JohninterredPosted on 18th October 2024 at 1:15 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A gentle quick cryptic for a Friday from Jimmy today. How did you all get on?

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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