Morning, all. Jim is away, so we’ve traded weeks, and I appear to have done OK from the switch, finishing a pleasant puzzle in just under 15 minutes; some tricky elements, but in each case … Read more “Times 25,785”
Month: May 2014
Quick Cryptic no 47 by Orpheus
I’d expect some happy finishers and quick times today. Nothing very hard in this – 8 minutes for me (plus an extra 2 to sort out 12dn). On reflection there are a lot of standard … Read more “Quick Cryptic no 47 by Orpheus”
Times 25784 – Now when will that qualifying puzzle appear?
Solving time: 40 minutes, somewhat interrupted Music: None, The Player’s on TV due to rain delay If you are an experienced solver, this puzzle will be right up your alley – you’re the kind of … Read more “Times 25784 – Now when will that qualifying puzzle appear?”
Quick Cryptic 46 by Dazzler
As of midnight UK time, the online link is pointing to last Monday’s puzzle. Nothing new there, but the usual URL fudging doesn’t work and I had to do some hunting around to find my … Read more “Quick Cryptic 46 by Dazzler”
Mephisto 2801 – Paul McKenna
Forgot to put a placeholder up earlier, I wasn’t able to get round to the blog yesterday. I seem to recall this one being pretty straightforward, I have about seven question marks on my grid, … Read more “Mephisto 2801 – Paul McKenna”
Sunday Times 4588 by Tim Moorey
I’m standing in for Dave Perry today, so I’d like to take this opportunity to wish him all the best for a speedy recovery. This is my first ever attempt at blogging, whether here or … Read more “Sunday Times 4588 by Tim Moorey”
Times Jumbo 1089
Like the last Jumbo I blogged on, I thought this was towards the tougher end of the spectrum, but with some very enjoyable clues. As usual, * indicates an anagram. Across 1 LAGOS – LAG … Read more “Times Jumbo 1089”
Saturday Times 25777 (3rd May)
Solving time a dismal 26:11, when I finally got around to it on Thursday night. I’ll blame tiredness, as going through the clues again now I don’t see the difficulty. Not much else to say, … Read more “Saturday Times 25777 (3rd May)”
Quick Cryptic Number 45 by Rongo
A lovely puzzle to round off the week. I thought it was going to be very quick, as most of the top half went in without a hitch, but I slowed down considerably in the … Read more “Quick Cryptic Number 45 by Rongo”
Times Cryptic 25782 – Well I’ll be darned…
I wasn’t expecting to be blogging tonight but Andy tells me that the sub who was to cover for Dave P is incommunicado at the moment so you’re stuck with me I’m afraid. I must … Read more “Times Cryptic 25782 – Well I’ll be darned…”