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Category: Quick Cryptic

Times Quick Cryptic No 2664 by Izetti

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 1st May 2024 at 1:58 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I wonder whether any solvers might find their brow furrowed and virtual pen chewed a little here.

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QC 2663 by Joker

Author   MerlinPosted on 30th April 2024 at 1:41 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

17:23, some tricky parsings today, but a fair offering, on the hard end of the spectrum in my opinion.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2662 by Alex – Boo!

Author   KittyPosted on 29th April 2024 at 7:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Hi everyone. This took me very slightly above my median Quickie time. I much enjoyed it as expected, with Clue of The Day 14a. How was it for you?

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Quick Cryptic 2661 by Pedro

Author   galsprayPosted on 27th April 2024 at 4:37 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A tough one from Pedro…

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Quick Cryptic 2660 by Teazel

Author   CuraristPosted on 26th April 2024 at 7:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Go in van, young man

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Quick Cryptic 2659 by Joker – the evil gin does would be hard to assess.

Author   TemplarPosted on 25th April 2024 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Joker the Merciful today.

View98 Comments on Quick Cryptic 2659 by Joker – the evil gin does would be hard to assess.

Quick Cryptic No 2658 by Izetti

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 24th April 2024 at 1:21 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

One with some tricky vocabulary, but helpful wordplay.

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Quick Cryptic 2657 by Mara

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 23rd April 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A bright and witty offering from Mara today, with one topical clue to bring us back to earth from the realm of crossword land.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2656 by Trelawney

Author   jackktPosted on 22nd April 2024 at 1:10 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A nice puzzle from Trelawney

View80 Comments on Times Quick Cryptic 2656 by Trelawney

Quick Cryptic no 2655 by Wurm

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 20th April 2024 at 1:39 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A very pleasant puzzle from Wurm, who I have always found to be one of the more reliably approachable setters.

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