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Further Changes at The Times

Author   jackktPosted on 17th September 2025 at 12:58 AM17 September 2025Categories Announcement

I experienced severe problems accessing the Wednesday puzzles overnight because the on-line newspaper was late rolling them over. However they were available from midnight via the club although I note that following a further revamp … Read more “Further Changes at The Times”

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Times Cryptic 29336

Author   jackktPosted on 16th September 2025 at 2:30 AM11 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

A very slow solve

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QC 3095 by Joker

Author   MerlinPosted on 16th September 2025 at 2:13 AM15 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

After a clutch of Personal Bests by multiple solvers yesterday, back to a more typical offering from one of the tougher setters.

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Times Quick Cryptic 3094 by Trelawney – do play with your food

Author   KittyPosted on 15th September 2025 at 7:00 AMCategories Quick Cryptic

Hello everyone. The reliable Trelawney has done it again. Thanks Trelawney!

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Times 29335 – A test drive

Author   vinyl1Posted on 15th September 2025 at 4:09 AM15 September 2025Categories Daily Cryptic

I thought his puzzle was going to give trouble, so I picked off some of the easier clues to get started.   The setter offers some novel constructions, and is definitely fond of removing letters from words. 

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Sunday Times 5180 by David McLean – regulate

Author   keriothePosted on 14th September 2025 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

15:22. Quite a tricky one from Harry this week.

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Mephisto 3393 – Paul McKenna

Author   glhPosted on 14th September 2025 at 12:10 AM12 September 2025Categories Mephisto

Greetings barred-grid fans

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Quick Cryptic 3093 by Hurley

Author   galsprayPosted on 13th September 2025 at 4:08 AM13 September 2025Categories Quick Cryptic

A median quickie from Hurley…

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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1749 (Saturday 30th August)

Author   jackktPosted on 13th September 2025 at 12:44 AM10 September 2025Categories Jumbo Cryptic

I completed this in one session.

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Times Cryptic 29328 – Sat, 6 September 2025.Say what, now.

Author   branchPosted on 13th September 2025 at 12:00 AM10 September 2025Categories Weekend Cryptic

This would have been easy if not for 13 down!

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