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In a new series, Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic TODAY'S PUZZLE *** One of the most brutal cryptic TODAY'S PUZZLE *** John Henderson (Enigmatist) serves up more of his cruciverbal wizardry in today's Times TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Today there is evidence for how hard the puzzle is - the SNITCH rating is at 217, making this the second ... An old friend, John Grimshaw, returns with today's excellent TODAY'S PUZZLE *** A special bonus edition this morning as we've been tipped off that today's Independent

The puzzlemakers Anna Shechtman and Erik Agard break down how cryptic Simon starts at the very beginning, explaining how to solve the Quick Cryptic that appeared in The Times on 29 Dec 17. We'll be attempting to stream on Monday evening this week. Look forward to seeing you there :) The game is available here: ... On Saturday 11th October, Mark took part in, and won, the final of the Times (Cryptic) James McGaughey turns it up to 11 today with one of the best broadsheet cryptic Today's brilliant cryptic puzzle is by James McGaughey and it's an absolute pearl. The phrasing of the clues is just perfection, time ...

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MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 2nd February 2026

MinuteCryptic in a Minute - 2nd February 2026

In a new series, Simon attempts the day's minutecryptic

The  HARDEST Times Crossword ON RECORD!!! 21 March 2025

The HARDEST Times Crossword ON RECORD!!! 21 March 2025

TODAY'S PUZZLE *** One of the most brutal cryptic

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Can You Solve This Crossword In 9 Seconds? The Times Masterclass: 23 May 2025:

Can You Solve This Crossword In 9 Seconds? The Times Masterclass: 23 May 2025:

TODAY'S PUZZLE *** John Henderson (Enigmatist) serves up more of his cruciverbal wizardry in today's Times

A Really TOUGH Puzzle: The Times Masterclass: 18 April 2025

A Really TOUGH Puzzle: The Times Masterclass: 18 April 2025

TODAY'S PUZZLE *** Today there is evidence for how hard the puzzle is - the SNITCH rating is at 217, making this the second ...

Internet's Least Intelligent Man Attempts The Times Crossword! "Masterclass": 3 April 2026

Internet's Least Intelligent Man Attempts The Times Crossword! "Masterclass": 3 April 2026

An old friend, John Grimshaw, returns with today's excellent@TheTimes

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Dave Gorman's Best Ever Crossword

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TODAY'S PUZZLE *** A special bonus edition this morning as we've been tipped off that today's Independent

How to Solve Cryptic Crossword Puzzles | The New Yorker

How to Solve Cryptic Crossword Puzzles | The New Yorker

The puzzlemakers Anna Shechtman and Erik Agard break down how cryptic

BEGINNER video:  How to solve a cryptic crossword

BEGINNER video: How to solve a cryptic crossword

Simon starts at the very beginning, explaining how to solve the Quick Cryptic that appeared in The Times on 29 Dec 17.

Sudoku Experts Play Blue Prince: Part 46

Sudoku Experts Play Blue Prince: Part 46

We'll be attempting to stream on Monday evening this week. Look forward to seeing you there :) The game is available here: ...

How the Times Crossword Champion solved the Final Puzzle

How the Times Crossword Champion solved the Final Puzzle

On Saturday 11th October, Mark took part in, and won, the final of the Times (Cryptic)

The Times Crossword Masterclass: 15 May 2026: WHAT A PUZZLE!

The Times Crossword Masterclass: 15 May 2026: WHAT A PUZZLE!

James McGaughey turns it up to 11 today with one of the best broadsheet cryptic

The Times Crossword Masterclass: 26 September 2025

The Times Crossword Masterclass: 26 September 2025

Colin Thomas returns with today's @TheTimes

The Times Crossword Masterclass: 12 December 2025

The Times Crossword Masterclass: 12 December 2025

Today's brilliant cryptic puzzle is by James McGaughey and it's an absolute pearl. The phrasing of the clues is just perfection, time ...