This crossword I really liked. I thought the clues clever and mainly concise, with good surface readings and just the right level of difficulty.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3216 by Dangle
Reasonable start, but I didn’t find it particularly straightforward
Times Cryptic 29456
Fell at the last hurdle
QC 3215 by Izetti
Not too hard from Izetti, and some really great surfaces which read so naturally.
Times Quick Cryptic 3214 by Wurm – sneaky snakey
Hi all. A little twistier that we are used to on a Monday, but very enjoyable. I liked 12a, but my favourite clue is probably 15a. Thanks Wurm!
Times Cryptic 29455 – No pictures on scorecards!
Well, I did solve the puzzle, my solution is all correct, and I did have a pretty good time. The only problem is I didn’t understand several of the clues, and simply put in the most likely answer.
Sunday Times 5200 by David McLean – back 2 back hits
14:01. A very nice puzzle from Harry this week.
Mephisto 3413 – John Grimshaw
Greetings barred-grid fans
Monthly Club Special No 294 – Jan 2026
Yet again the best crossword of the month delights with interesting words and inventive wordplay. Thank-you clever setter.
Quick Cryptic 3213 by Cheeko
…or was it just me?