Solving time: 41:12 – I found this a fairly tough puzzle, although easier than the last couple of days. I cantered through the top half quite easily, but then came unstuck in the bottom half … Read more “Times 25040 – They’re not self-destructive (except in the computer game)”
Month: December 2011
Times 25039 – Indeed A Majestic Drink
Quite a reasonable puzzle after the tough Times Championship Puzzle on Wednesday for which I always let out an Exclamation of relief not many heard (4) I take the opportunity to wish everyone here A … Read more “Times 25039 – Indeed A Majestic Drink”
Times 25038: But screw your Boerewors to the sticking-place, / And we shall not fail.
Solving time: Technical DNF To explain: abandoned after an hour and a bit, totally confused by 19dn (see title) because I had a mistaken C at the end of 17ac and figured COURAGE; but what … Read more “Times 25038: But screw your Boerewors to the sticking-place, / And we shall not fail.”
Sunday Times Crosswords on Christmas Day
(announcement made today on Times Crossword Club site) For the first time in the history of the Sunday Times, there will be an edition on Christmas Day this year. This will be available free to … Read more “Sunday Times Crosswords on Christmas Day”
Times 25,037
18:59 on the Club timer, following a festive night out in the West End with old friends, and a long journey home. In the interests of full disclosure, I must admit that the Trafalgar Square … Read more “Times 25,037”
TfTT Christmas Survey
Regular contributor Sotira has put together a survey for us to complete, and I’m sure some interesting statistics will come out of it in the new year. It should only take about 5 minutes, so … Read more “TfTT Christmas Survey”
Times 25036 – No, quite enough, thank you
Solving time: 44 minutes Music: Holst, The Planets, Mehta/LAPO This one was unusually tough for a Monday, even though there were quite a few easy clues that could be written in nearly at sight. However, … Read more “Times 25036 – No, quite enough, thank you”
Sunday Times 4463 (11 Dec 2011) – Know your Europeans
Solving time: 26:30 Not my cup of tea, I’m afraid. Several weak clues – 7 & 14 being the worst of the bunch. Plus a couple of obscure Spanish artists and a French town planner. … Read more “Sunday Times 4463 (11 Dec 2011) – Know your Europeans”
Mephisto 2676 by Don Manley
A straightforward puzzle that shouldn’t present any problems to seasoned campaigners whilst being a reasonable test for new solvers. I have one query at 13A. There are no minor sporting personalities, such as cricketer Marcus … Read more “Mephisto 2676 by Don Manley”
Jumbo 954
Hello everyone – this is my first-ever crossword blog, so I’d really appreciate (constructive) feedback. I’ve used the convention of indicating anagrams by *, but otherwise haven’t gone for abbreviations at this stage in my … Read more “Jumbo 954”