Original copy lost, so I solved this again. I think it took me the usual 15-20 minutes for an easyish jumbo. Just explaining what I think are the toughest few clues here – ask in … Read more “Jumbo 714 – Herod, Henry and George”
Day: 7th September 2007
Unofficial Times cryptic RTC No. 8 – your times please
This is a weekly unofficial contest based on your times for the Times cryptic crossword from Saturday to Friday. In July 2007, someone commenting on Tony Sever’s Times 2 RTC blog suggested a competition like … Read more “Unofficial Times cryptic RTC No. 8 – your times please”
23,700 – The Cat’s Pyjamas
A relatively quick solve – and I learned a new word – Newfie. Solving time – 7m32s ACROSS 3 CARPET MOTH – Axminster was a giveaway, making this an easy first answer to enter into … Read more “23,700 – The Cat’s Pyjamas”