28:52 on the Club timer (which normally suggests something reasonably straightforward) but with an error. Based on the comments on the Crossword Club, I wasn’t the only one who found an apparent inconsistency at 4dn, … Read more “Times Jumbo 1037”
Month: June 2013
Saturday Times 25490 (1st June)
Solving time 13:43 (last week nearly all my times were between 13-14 minutes, apart from Friday’s which was 17). Enjoyable enough puzzle (apart from the groanworthy 21dn), continuing the run of fairly easy Saturday puzzles. … Read more “Saturday Times 25490 (1st June)”
The Death of the Times Crossword Club
I have just been officially notified by email of the impending closure of the separate online Crossword Club. I imagine others will be receiving the same email. As of the end of this month, the … Read more “The Death of the Times Crossword Club”
Times 25495
Solving time: 72:36 I made very heavy weather out of this due to trying to solve it late at night when I was too tired. Opnce I’d finally solved it I had to leave writing … Read more “Times 25495”
Times 25494 – NSFW!
Solving time : 16:58 on the club timer, and it appears I am the first horse home so to speak, though I suspect by the time I finish up the blog there’ll be a few … Read more “Times 25494 – NSFW!”
Times 25493: On the flat or over the sticks?
Solving time: 24:17 Found the bottom half easier and started in the SW, proceeding anti-clockwise. A few giveaways today (10ac, 24ac, 26ac, 4dn, 21dn & 23dn perhaps). Most of the rest require a bit of … Read more “Times 25493: On the flat or over the sticks?”
Times 25,492
16:32, and showing an error. I’m hoping that as I blog it will become obvious to me where I’ve slipped up, but if not, I’m sure someone will oblige. Let us see if it’s necessary…aha, … Read more “Times 25,492”
Times 25491 – (White) Christmas Comes Early for the Merry Widow?
A gentle opening to the week, with only the second of three musical clues likely to propel the little grey cells into action. 21 minutes. Last time I blogged we had several PBs – I … Read more “Times 25491 – (White) Christmas Comes Early for the Merry Widow?”
Sunday Times 4539 (26 May 2013) by Dean Mayer
Solving time: Just over an hour offline. As per usual some excellent clues, and no weak links. I started quite quickly – 1a went straight in, quickly followed by the two long down ones, but … Read more “Sunday Times 4539 (26 May 2013) by Dean Mayer”
Mephisto 2752 by Tim Moorey – Broken Yo-Yo Edition
Nothing too difficult here but two queries. At 2D the clue appears to be wrong leading to incorrect anagram fodder. At 14D there’s a reference I don’t understand. I imagine most solvers will know who … Read more “Mephisto 2752 by Tim Moorey – Broken Yo-Yo Edition”