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Category: Quick Cryptic

Quick Cryptic 3233 by Pedro

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

A good Pedro puzzle – enough tricky clues to make this more than a breeze, particularly getting the last few in. 

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Quick Cryptic 3232 by Pipsqueak

Author   jackktPosted on 23rd February 2026 at 1:06 AM16 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

This was my best QC solving time since my last blog a fortnight ago. How did you do?

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Quick Cryptic no 3231 by Jalna

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 21st February 2026 at 1:32 AM12 May 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A friendly puzzle from Jalna for all to enjoy.

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3230 by Loon

Author   JohninterredPosted on 20th February 2026 at 1:53 AM18 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

There’s lots to enjoy in this third Quick Cryptic from Loon – some great clues and immaculate surfaces.

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 3229 by Izetti

Author   rolytolyPosted on 19th February 2026 at 1:54 AM19 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Lovely Izetti!

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Times Quick Cryptic No 3228 by Heron

Author   Mike HarperPosted on 18th February 2026 at 1:35 AM18 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Solving time: 8:02 I think this is Heron’s second visit to the setters’ enclave, the first being for QC3160 at the beginning of December. I enjoyed the challenge, picking up six or seven acrosses on … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 3228 by Heron”

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Times QC 3227 by Wurm

Author   MerlinPosted on 17th February 2026 at 2:31 AM17 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

17:35, quite a tough one today from Wurm I feel.

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Times Quick Cryptic 3226 by Trelawney

Author   KittyPosted on 16th February 2026 at 7:00 AM28 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

Hi everybody. We are always in safe hands with Trelawney. 8a made me smile, as did 3d, my clue of the day. Thanks Trelawney!

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Quick Cryptic 3225 by Joker

Author   galsprayPosted on 14th February 2026 at 2:23 AM14 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

A clever little challenge from the Joker…

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Quick Cryptic 3224 by Hurley

Author   CuraristPosted on 13th February 2026 at 6:35 AM10 February 2026Categories Quick Cryptic

We’re going on a typo hunt, we’re going to catch a big one…

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