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Minute Cryptic

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xsquared · 08/09/2026 07:30

It's my new obsession. Never been good at crossword clues, but the explanations means I'm getting better at spotting what I need to focus on to solve them.

Got the app, but not the premium version, or I'd probably be on it all day!

Does anybody else love this?

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AbzMoz · 09/09/2026 08:56

If you like the explanations, the Guardian ‘quick cryptic’ (weekly) gives you the 4 patterns of clues used in that crossword, and swaps each time. Have been doing it for a few months and am pleased to be improving!

OWCAAgentP · 09/09/2026 10:01

I love the Minute Cryptic. I have a 103 clue streak :)

I also do the parseword each morning, have you tried that one? www.parseword.com/

Parseword - A tricky wordplay game

Transform phrases through wordplay to solve cryptic crossword puzzles.

https://www.parseword.com/

xsquared · 09/09/2026 14:44

Oh, I haven't tried Parseword at all, @OWCAAgentP but I shall investigate. I'm very new to Minute Cryptic and just on 20 day clue streak so far. Thank you.

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