Solving time – not recorded, as I started it in the paper while I was out and finished it later when I got in. Judging from the amount of Tippex on my copy though, a … Read more “Times Saturday 23994 (Aug 16)”
Month: August 2008
Jumbo 770
Which was indeed 770, not the 771 I originally stated. This seemed like hard work at the time (73 mins) though there are quite a few clues that seem to merit explanation. Across 1 A … Read more “Jumbo 770”
Times Crossword 23999
Solving time: 16.31 The bottom half of this went in relatively painlessly but I was left with 7 or 8 empty spaces at the top in two unconnected groups which took a lot longer to … Read more “Times Crossword 23999”
23998 – under construction
Solving time : 26 minutes. Time should have been a lot faster, but I was doing this online from a hotel that allegedly has high-speed internet. It has unreliable internet that can be pilfered from … Read more “23998 – under construction”
23,997
Solving time 16:57 Had all but four solved in about 10 minutes and then a mighty struggle. Those four were in the SW corner that troubled many – 20/23/21/19. I didn’t understand cannabis commonly = … Read more “23,997”
The evening natter … hopefully
The LIVE CHAT thing will happen again this evening. The room can of course be accessed whenever you like, but I reckon I’ll probably drop by around 7 to 7.30pm – see who’s kicking around. … Read more “The evening natter … hopefully”
Times 23,996 – Double Science
Solving time : 16 minutes, for a very amiable puzzle, with nothing especially demanding to detain most solvers, I’d have thought (and a couple of clues which raised a chuckle from this one, at least). … Read more “Times 23,996 – Double Science”
Monday 18 August – 23995
Solving time: 32 minutesA fairly quick one for me. I found it quite enjoyable. I got the two long ones straightaway and then fiddled my way around. Last to go in were WOOLSACK and HANDS … Read more “Monday 18 August – 23995”
Mephisto 2502
Solving time: about 80 mins, with Chambers used after about half the grid was complete Starters seemed to be mostly Acrosses – 11, 13, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 32 – only … Read more “Mephisto 2502”
ST 4289 (Sun 10 August) – No smart aleck
Solving time: 11:45 Not very good from me – got stuck on 2dn, which was excusable as I didn’t know the architect, and 1ac which I really should have got much faster. I’ll blame it … Read more “ST 4289 (Sun 10 August) – No smart aleck”