Solving time: 38 minutes Music: Chopin, Mazurkas, Michelangeli This was a medium-difficulty puzzle, where I was greatly aided by being able to get some of the long ones relatively early on. For me, 2 was … Read more “Times 25748 – And a warm welcome to the return of BST!”
Month: March 2014
Quick Cryptic 16 by Flamande – Screamadelica
As at time of writing, it appears as though the Quick Cryptic link from the Times site is incorrect – the puzzle is actually at: http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/timescrossword/20140331/117/, though the setter’s name is missing when accessing it … Read more “Quick Cryptic 16 by Flamande – Screamadelica”
Jumbo 1082
I normally reckon I’ve done well to solve the Jumbo in anything under 30-35 minutes, so at 27:39 this was clearly well within the straightforward range. Certainly a pleasant solve, even though quite a lot … Read more “Jumbo 1082”
Sunday Times 4582 (23 Mar 2014) by Tim Moorey
Solving Time: 63:39 A good test. I didn’t feel like I got on the setter’s wavelength particularly well, but then I very rarely do with Tim’s puzzles. Three sportsmen in this one – Brian Lara, … Read more “Sunday Times 4582 (23 Mar 2014) by Tim Moorey”
Saturday Times 25741 (22nd March) – blasts from the past!
Solving time 14:25. It’s always very helpful to have the perimeter lined with 14-letter entries, and I was able to put all four in pretty quickly. Not a puzzle for youngsters though – a few … Read more “Saturday Times 25741 (22nd March) – blasts from the past!”
Quick Cryptic 15 by Joker
Quite a bit more taxing than the last couple of puzzles, and no less entertaining for it. I liked 17dn, with a more playful version of ‘both sides’ = R + L (right and left), … Read more “Quick Cryptic 15 by Joker”
Times 25746
Solving time: 29:39 but with one letter accidentally missed out. I found this quite straightforward. A sub-30 minute solve on a blogging day is pretty good going for me. That said, I was too quick … Read more “Times 25746”
Club Monthly 20162 March 2014 – ferrets & ducks
Solving Time: I didn’t find this hard, c44 minutes in all in two sessions. It is up to the usual high standard with no real quibbles cd = cryptic definition, dd = double definition, rev … Read more “Club Monthly 20162 March 2014 – ferrets & ducks”
Quick Cryptic 14 by Izetti
Today’s Time 4 min 07 secs. Morning all! I suspect today’s Quickie will divide the camps. My guess is that most of the regulars around here will probably post their fastest times so far. I … Read more “Quick Cryptic 14 by Izetti”
Times 25475 – another Thursday Tough one!
Solving time : I started on this one and then a call and a few texts, so I wasn’t completely engaged in it, putting in the last entry at 26:33 on the club timer. I … Read more “Times 25475 – another Thursday Tough one!”