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Quick Cryptic 3113 by Jalna

Author   BletchleyRejectPosted on 7th October 2025 at 2:30 AM7 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I thought this was a medium level difficulty puzzle from Jalna today.

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Times 29353 – Bird or bottle

Author   ulacaPosted on 6th October 2025 at 8:00 AM6 October 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A slightly more difficult than usual Monday offering.

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Quick Cryptic 3112 by Pipsqueak

Author   jackktPosted on 6th October 2025 at 1:15 AM6 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

I was generally slow around the grid

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Author   JohninterredPosted on 6th October 2025 at 12:30 AM6 October 2025Categories Site Updates

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Mephisto 3396 – Making new pals while solving quickly!

Author   vinyl1Posted on 5th October 2025 at 2:19 AM5 October 2025Categories Mephisto

Here we have a puzzle from the milder end of the Mephisto spectrum.    The average cryptic solver might not do so well, but hardened Mephisto enthusiasts will not have much difficulty. 

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Sunday Times Cryptic No 5183 by Robert Price — make mine vanilla

Author   Guy du SablePosted on 5th October 2025 at 12:00 AM5 October 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

My third meeting here in a row with Mr. Price, charming as ever, for this tasty treat.

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Quick Cryptic no 3111 by Juji

Author   Cedric StatherbyPosted on 4th October 2025 at 2:18 AM4 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

An enjoyable Saturday puzzle from Juji, the 7th he has given us since joining the setters’ roster earlier this year.

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Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1752 – 20th September

Author   JohninterredPosted on 4th October 2025 at 12:05 AM4 October 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

Rather a tricky but very entertaining Jumbo. Some cracking clues include a topical &lit, some witty wordplay and several clever IKEAN constructions.

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Times Cryptic 29346 – Sat, 27 September 2025. Anchors aweigh

Author   branchPosted on 4th October 2025 at 12:00 AM4 October 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

Smooth sailing for me.

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Times 29351 – I do not know dat

Author   william_j_sPosted on 3rd October 2025 at 7:00 AM3 October 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A tale of two halves, for me. The science bits and the more classic crossword-ese suited me fine, but there was some outstandingly devilish and original clueing going on as well.

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