The Times Quick Cryptic
A smaller, gentler daily cryptic from The Times.
Every day: A new numbered short cryptic crossword every day from Monday to Saturday (No 3422 on 2 October 2026), alongside the full Times Cryptic. New puzzle: Once a day; the site does not state the time.
The Times Quick Cryptic is a shorter cryptic crossword published Monday to Saturday next to the main Times Cryptic. Its clues use the same wordplay but are easier to crack, which makes it a common first step into cryptics. It needs a Times Puzzles subscription.
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