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Quick Cryptic No 3114 by Mara

Author   DoofenschmirtzPosted on 8th October 2025 at 1:24 AM8 October 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A nice smooth one from Mara that took me slightly over my average time.

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Some changes at TftT

Author   vinyl1Posted on 7th October 2025 at 1:31 PM7 October 2025Categories Announcement

As many of you know, Piquet has resigned from the Wednesday daily cryptic slot.   Over the past few weeks, JerryW has been blogging half time in this slot.

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Times Cryptic 29354

Author   jackktPosted on 7th October 2025 at 2:30 AM7 October 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

Enjoyable and inventive

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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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Times for The Times Expenses

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

Hello all. It looks like our site is stable on its new hosting service. We incurred some expenses in making the move. If you would like to help cover the costs of it please…

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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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