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Category: Quick Cryptic

Quick Cryptic No 3266 by Breadman

Author   JohninterredPosted on 3rd April 2026 at 1:26 AM3 April 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A fairly gentle puzzle for a Friday from our baker friend.

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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Quick Cryptic 3265 by Jet Lag

Author   rolytolyPosted on 2nd April 2026 at 1:44 AM2 April 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Jet Lag’s second puzzle, quite tricky but lovely.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3264 by Asp – Don’t be fooled…

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 1st April 2026 at 1:16 AM30 March 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A fitting puzzle for April Fool’s Day

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QC 3263 by Dangle

Author   MerlinPosted on 31st March 2026 at 1:54 AM1 April 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

15:14 for me. Dangle has a nice puzzle for us, with some head scratchers.

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Times Quick Cryptic 3262 by Pipsqueak

Author   KittyPosted on 30th March 2026 at 7:00 AM30 March 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Hello all. The ever-reliable Pipsqueak has provided another entertaining Monday puzzle, in which my favourite clues are 12a, 4d and 5d. Thanks Pipsqueak!

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Quick Cryptic 3261 by Mara

Author   galsprayPosted on 28th March 2026 at 1:50 AMCategories Quick Cryptic

Mara sang happily for the solver’s pleasure…

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Quick Cryptic 3260 by Teazel

Author   CuraristPosted on 27th March 2026 at 6:45 AM27 March 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Fair, with occasional chestnuts

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3259 by Wurm

Author   TemplarPosted on 26th March 2026 at 1:16 AM25 March 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

It’s the other school

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Quick Cryptic No 3258 by Hurley

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 25th March 2026 at 1:10 AMCategories Quick Cryptic

A model of tight cluing from Hurley.

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Quick Cryptic 3257 by Joker

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 24th March 2026 at 3:30 AM24 March 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Joker is a setter I often struggle with, but despite a not exactly speedy time and a few tricky bits, I didn’t find this as tough as some of his in the past.

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