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Category: Quick Cryptic

Times Quick Cryptic No 2654 by Hurley

Author   JohninterredPosted on 19th April 2024 at 1:23 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A neat Quick Cryptic from Hurley today with a couple of tricky clues.

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 2653 by Felix

Author   rolytolyPosted on 18th April 2024 at 1:39 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A lovely puzzle from Felix, pitched a bit towards the gentler end.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 2652 by Alex

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 17th April 2024 at 1:19 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A medium-paced challenge from Alex with a nice mix of clues.

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Quick Cryptic 2651 by Oink

Author   MerlinPosted on 16th April 2024 at 2:13 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Great series of surfaces in this puzzle from Oink, and after unaccountably missing his signature move last time out, today a porcine clue awaits.

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Times Quick Cryptic 2650 by Pedro

Author   KittyPosted on 15th April 2024 at 7:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Hello everybody.  I completed this in a normal kind of time, with a normal level of enjoyment … and as normal I can’t choose a favourite!  Thanks Pedro.

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Quick Cryptic 2649 by Joker

Author   galsprayPosted on 13th April 2024 at 4:41 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A friendly, non-villainous Joker…

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Quick Cryptic 2648 by Breadman

Author   CuraristPosted on 12th April 2024 at 7:01 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Harsh but fair

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Quick Cryptic 2647 by Myles – what did the MCC ever do for us?

Author   TemplarPosted on 11th April 2024 at 2:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

Witty, clever, tricky.

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Quick Cryptic No 2646 by Teazel

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 10th April 2024 at 1:21 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A puzzle that I found of medium difficulty from Teazel.

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Quick Cryptic 2645 by Bubbles

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 9th April 2024 at 2:30 AM10 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

How exciting – a new setter! A big welcome to Bubbles.

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