The Times Quick Cryptic 3345

Solving The Times Quick Cryptic crossword published on 4 July 2026 with an explanation of clues/answers post solve. A channel explaining cryptic crosswords to those wanting to learn to solve them. My journey began in December 2021 - often spending two hours on a puzzle and often resulting in me failing to finish. The depths of my inadequacy were exposed as I struggled to unravel the anagrams, double definitions and other challenging wordplay I encountered. These days I consider myself decent at solving yet I still remember the trials and tribulations these fiendish puzzles presented to me as a beginner and hope my online solves will help you learn too.