Solving time: 21:52I have always considered Saturday crosswords as being a bit trickier than average but always very fair. The last few weeks offerings have, I think, crossed the fairness line and require what I … Read more “Saturday 23910 – One definite chestnut and maybe one or two others”
Day: 16th May 2008
Jumbo 754 (Sat 3 May) – One of those days?
Solving time: 15:39 I believe Peter recorded a new Jumbo PB for this puzzle. I didn’t find it quite that easy, although probably easier than average. I don’t think I had any significant hold-ups, just … Read more “Jumbo 754 (Sat 3 May) – One of those days?”
23915
Solving time: 8:27 Pretty straightforward I thought. I’ll go for 4d as my COD. Across 1 f(ROZE)*n – ZERO. 4 (SO A SPY)* in PLUM – PLAY POSSUM. 11 TO US,LE 14 hidden in “manY … Read more “23915”
Olla Podrida – what slices in our pie?
Another posting for a Friday, where you can chat about anything Times crossword that doesn’t fit elsewhere, but I’ll give you one topic to ponder. And it is you, as I’m off-blog for most of … Read more “Olla Podrida – what slices in our pie?”