Solving time: not sure, I did most last night in about 45 minutes and finished this morning in a further 10 minutes. Last to go in were 7,8, and 12. Across 1 TAKE SOME BEATING … Read more “Times 23875 – Placeholder”
Month: March 2008
Mephisto 2482 – Mike Laws
Solving time: 26 mins, no books – 2 mistakes I’ve added a penalty minute to my previously quoted time for changing my mind about the answer to 1A. Definition quotes below are Copyright Chambers Harrap … Read more “Mephisto 2482 – Mike Laws”
ST 4269 (Sun 23 Mar) – Score draw
Solving time: 7:33 I enjoyed this more than usual – some good clues and no major quibbles. Should probably have been faster but I was slow to spot a few fairly standard devices, especially ‘score’ … Read more “ST 4269 (Sun 23 Mar) – Score draw”
Times Jumbo 746 (Mar 15)
Solving time 35:32 OK, it ended up being Tuesday morning, but I got there in the end! Good puzzle, a lot of clever definitions and more than the usual share of &lits. Across 1 0,RANGE,BLOSSOM … Read more “Times Jumbo 746 (Mar 15)”
Jumbo 745 (Sat 8 Mar) – Laughing Kavalier
Solving time: 18:52 Not a fast time but I’m reasonably pleased with it as I thought this was quite hard. There are some difficult words and cultural references, most of which I didn’t know, but … Read more “Jumbo 745 (Sat 8 Mar) – Laughing Kavalier”
Times Saturday 23868 (Mar 22)
Solving time 15:42 Bit of a rush job today I’m afraid. One day I’ll learn how to manage my time better! Across 1 PANT,HEIST 10 AM(I,NO(A)C)ID – tricky wordplay here: I + CON rev with … Read more “Times Saturday 23868 (Mar 22)”
Times 23873
Fairly straightforward today but still tricky enough in places with the NE corner (as yesterday) putting up most resistance. I expect to see some very quick times from the hares today. This tortoise managed it … Read more “Times 23873”
Last call for S&B 4
Just a quick reminder that some of us are gathering for another pub & grub session next Friday. Full details in this previous posting: http://community.livejournal.com/times_xwd_times/208592.html
Times 23872 – a tale of two halves
Solving time : 32 minutes, and one naughty peek in the dictionary I found this one to be a real challenge, and expected it after three pretty easy puzzles this week. Some clues were very … Read more “Times 23872 – a tale of two halves”
Times 23,872 – Poll
http://www.bestfreeforums.com/forums/timescod.html New DIY COW / Clues in Blue contests will go online very shortly; the brief hiatus was just me using the Easter break to have a few days away with only occasional access to the … Read more “Times 23,872 – Poll”