Quick Cryptic – Page 87 – Times for The Times

Times Quick Cryptic No 2442 by Izetti

Doofenschmirtz19th July 2023 at 1:31 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

One on the trickier end of the QC spectrum from Izetti today.

Quick Cryptic 2441 by Joker

BletchleyReject18th July 2023 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

One of those puzzles which I tried to make harder than it turned out to be.

Times Quick Cryptic 2440 by Mara

jackkt17th July 2023 at 12:55 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

Solving time: 9 minutes. I hope most will find this quite straightforward as I don’t think it contains anything remotely obscure.

Times Quick Cryptic No 2439 by Felix

Johninterred14th July 2023 at 1:46 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

Today we have a Quick Cryptic from Felix to entertain us. Thank-you Felix! 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

Times Quick Cryptic No 2438 by Izetti

rolytoly13th July 2023 at 2:05 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

My first Izetti in a while, and tricky it was too.

Times Quick Cryptic No 2437 by Orpheus

Mike Harper12th July 2023 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

Thinking cap wedged on a little more firmly this time around.

QC 2436 from Hurley: A Role Reversal

Merlin11th July 2023 at 2:02 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

Much discussion over the last few months about whether the QCs are getting harder or not. I felt this one from Hurley was slightly on the harder side, but still very fair.

Times Quick Cryptic 2435 by Teazel

Kitty10th July 2023 at 1:37 AM10 September 2025Quick Cryptic

Hi everyone. My second Teazel blog in a row, but I’m not complaining. Timewise I fared better today, taking 30s under par. After a flying start in the NW I slowed down, then finished with a long hesitation and fingers crossed over 8a. Enjoyable as ever – thanks Teazel.