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Category: Quick Cryptic

Quick Cryptic no 3219 by Shay

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 7th February 2026 at 1:43 AM6 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A nice puzzle by Shay, and a welcome relief after a tough week in QC-land.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3218 by Breadman

Author   JohninterredPosted on 6th February 2026 at 1:49 AM6 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A decent Fridayish Quick Cryptic from Breadman today. 

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic.  This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword entitled “The Kitchen Garden”  here. 

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Quick Cryptic 3217 by Jalna

Author   rolytolyPosted on 5th February 2026 at 1:27 AM5 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Another tricky one.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3216 by Dangle

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 4th February 2026 at 1:34 AM3 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Reasonable start, but I didn’t find it particularly straightforward

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QC 3215 by Izetti

Author   MerlinPosted on 3rd February 2026 at 2:04 AM3 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Not too hard from Izetti, and some really great surfaces which read so naturally.

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Times Quick Cryptic 3214 by Wurm – sneaky snakey

Author   KittyPosted on 2nd February 2026 at 7:00 AM2 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Hi all. A little twistier that we are used to on a Monday, but very enjoyable. I liked 12a, but my favourite clue is probably 15a. Thanks Wurm!

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Quick Cryptic 3213 by Cheeko

Author   galsprayPosted on 31st January 2026 at 2:21 AMCategories Quick Cryptic

…or was it just me?

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Quick Cryptic 3212 by Joker

Author   CuraristPosted on 30th January 2026 at 6:48 AM26 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

And a chestnut to finish

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3211 by Pedro

Author   TemplarPosted on 29th January 2026 at 1:29 AM29 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

This blog is sponsored by Pol Roger.

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Quick Cryptic 3210 by Mara

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 28th January 2026 at 1:28 AM28 January 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Slow, slow, quick, slow, slow.

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