Solving time: 43:10 I found this fairly straightforward for the most part. I got held up for a while at the end on the last 4 (3/8/10/15), although that was possibly due to fatigue as … Read more “Times 25328”
Month: November 2012
Times 25327 – blogging under pressure
Solving time : 18:09 on the club timer, but that’s including chasing nephews away, dealing with a pizza delivery and battling unreliable hotel internet that I hope will let me finish this post. It’s Thanksgiving … Read more “Times 25327 – blogging under pressure”
Times 25326: A most unattractive old thing
Solving time: 21:08 Hope this is the last Championship puzzle I have to blog for a while. Didn’t find this terribly hard. No omissions as the puzzle’s been around in the public domain for quite … Read more “Times 25326: A most unattractive old thing”
Times 25,325 Argot In ‘Ammersmith
Solving time 20 minutes I’m returning the compliment to Tim today, paying him back for standing in for me. There’s a lot of slang in this puzzle and some parochial London references but I suspect … Read more “Times 25,325 Argot In ‘Ammersmith”
Times 25324 – Cilla Rides Again
Well, this one is definitely not your average Monday offering. Quirky, outrageous in places – notably 25 ac – but always fun even as it flirted with the borders of acceptability. 80 minutes for me, … Read more “Times 25324 – Cilla Rides Again”
Sunday Times 4511 (11 Nov 2012) by Jeff Pearce
Solving time: 44:53 – with one clumsy mistake Apologies for the lateness of the blog, I came to post it and realised I hadn’t written it up! I hate it when that happens. I solved … Read more “Sunday Times 4511 (11 Nov 2012) by Jeff Pearce”
Mephisto 2724 by Don Manley – Next Week Olive Oil
My thanks to George for standing in for me whilst I was on holiday. This was the first puzzle I tackled on my return and thankfully it was not over taxing. I don’t think there’s … Read more “Mephisto 2724 by Don Manley – Next Week Olive Oil”
Times Jumbo 1005 (3 Nov 2012)
Solving time: 78:10 according to the online timer, but probably about an hour in reality, as I was interrupted for about 20 minutes and forgot to pause it. That time for me for a jumbo … Read more “Times Jumbo 1005 (3 Nov 2012)”
Saturday Times 25317 (10th Nov)
Solving time 16:38, so about average for a Saturday puzzle. I don’t have a lot of time again this morning, so I’ve had to keep it fairly brief. I was a bit surprised that 14D … Read more “Saturday Times 25317 (10th Nov)”
Times 25322 – My run of luck continues…
28 minutes for this pleasant offering that’s somewhat on the easy side. I can’t imagine it will delay any of the regulars for long. * = anagram Across 1 INGRATE – IN GRATE – Dogs … Read more “Times 25322 – My run of luck continues…”