Category: Quick Cryptic

Some slightly uncommon vocabulary in this puzzle from Orpheus.

An enjoyable puzzle from Wurm with several long anagrams that weren’t immediately obvious. 

I was doing well on this one but lost at least 5 minutes on my last two in.

A rare puzzle from Noel, who I usually find quite challenging, and this one was no exception.

Not much written on my copy of this typical Joker Quick Cryptic which has one or two tricky bits. 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.

A friendly puzzle from Jalna.

A very enjoyable grid with a decent mix of clues and plenty of interesting answers.

A little tougher than last week, but some very elegant surfaces. 12:22 for me. Is it just me or is this puzzle from Oink missing a porcine clue?

Hi everybody.  This felt a bit harder than usual for a Monday; it took me just under my average time for a midweek QC.  It was fiddlier to write up than some too.  You might expect 8a to be my COD, and why resist being predictable?  I’d expect most of you to pick something else: there are other simple but effective clues to choose from, and some intricate constructions to admire if that’s more your thing.  Thanks Teazel!

An entertaining workout from Pedro.