I lost track of time on this one but it must have taken me nearly an hour.
QC 3239 by Dangle
14:13 for me, how did everyone get on?
Times Quick Cryptic 3238 by Alex – new car smell
Hello everyone. I didn’t run into any speed bumps with this one and enjoyed the ride. Thanks Alex!
Times 29479 – Our colleague down under, say
This was not too difficult, only I started a bit too confidently and had to think again. Experienced solvers should find this a typical Monday puzzle.
Mephisto 3417 – Paul McKenna
Greetings barred-grid fans
Sunday Times 5204 by Robert Price – oh capstan my capstan
9:23. Another delightful puzzle from Robert.
Monthly Club Special No 295 – February 2026
Once more the best crossword of the month delivers a potpourri of interesting words and inventive wordplay.
Quick Cryptic 3237 by Joker
Hold the anagrams…
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1775 – 14 February 2026
Hi all. Another last minute blog bashed out on a Friday evening, but as I solved the puzzle with a glass of wine and I’m on holiday next week, it’s probably not surprising that I enjoyed it! Thanks setter!
Times Cryptic 29472 – Sat, 21 Feb 2026. An t-Eilean
I recently watched the BBC series An t-Eilean.