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Category: Quick Cryptic

Quick Cryptic 2779 by Oink

Author   TemplarPosted on 12th September 2024 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

It’s that band again.

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Quick Cryptic No 2778 by Teazel

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 11th September 2024 at 1:10 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Something for everyone in this one.

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QC 2777 by Mara

Author   MerlinPosted on 10th September 2024 at 1:44 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Nice Puzzle from Mara, I messed up a few of the clues, leading to a longer than usual time, close to 15 mins.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2776 by Jimmy

Author   jackktPosted on 9th September 2024 at 1:10 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One at the easier end of the scale for me, but how did you do?

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Quick Cryptic no 2775 by Felix

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 7th September 2024 at 1:40 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Today we have yet another of the treasure trove of puzzles left to us by Richard Rogan, this time setting as Felix. 

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2774 by Joker

Author   JohninterredPosted on 6th September 2024 at 1:46 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A bit of a teaser from Joker today. All fair though. Good stuff. Thank-you Joker. 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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Times Quick Cryptic No 2773 by Cheeko

Author   rolytolyPosted on 5th September 2024 at 1:28 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A toughie, but more accessible than Cheeko’s debut a month ago.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2772 by Breadman

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 4th September 2024 at 1:26 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Is the Breadman perhaps muscling in on the self-referential stuff?

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QC 2771 by Alex

Author   MerlinPosted on 3rd September 2024 at 1:44 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Very slow start, took an age before the FOI, things moved on pretty quick for me then. 10:23.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2770 by Hurley – may cause drowsiness …

Author   KittyPosted on 2nd September 2024 at 7:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Hello and welcome to another Monday. I don’t have much to say here – it took a normal kind of time and I’ve no particular favourites – but have made comments by a few of the clues. All good fun, thanks Hurley!

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