The link from the Times site is correct, though the URL numbering seems to have taken a leap. If you’re having problems, the puzzle can be found at: http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/timescrossword/20141208/382/ I thought this puzzle was of … Read more “Quick Cryptic 196 by Joker”
Month: December 2014
Sunday Times 4618 (30 Nov 2014) by Tim Moorey
Solving time: 34:54 Not Mr Moorey’s finest hour, in my opinion. The hidden word at 9a was glaringly obvious, and the one at 24a wasn’t much better, and the definition at 2d was just plain … Read more “Sunday Times 4618 (30 Nov 2014) by Tim Moorey”
Mephisto 2831 – Paul McKenna
I found this one pretty tricky, particularly the bottom right quadrant, and I hope I’ve got all of the wordplays sorted out. Fortunately there are several definitions that appear to leave only one option and … Read more “Mephisto 2831 – Paul McKenna”
Saturday Times 25957 (29th Nov)
All bar 1D solved in about 15 mins, but add another 10 on to that before I finished. I don’t even like apples (unless they’ve been turned into cider), and have never heard of that … Read more “Saturday Times 25957 (29th Nov)”
Times 25,962: Ave Maria
Oh, what a morning. Christmas party season is finally upon us, so last night my ears found themselves in a basement of a pub in Haggerston being assaulted by the confrontational electronic stylings of Royal … Read more “Times 25,962: Ave Maria”
Quick Cryptic Number 195 by Teazel
I’m back on the blog after a bit of a hiatus; thanks to Mohn for giving me a holiday two weeks ago. I found this a tricky puzzle to get into, with particular difficulty in … Read more “Quick Cryptic Number 195 by Teazel”
Times Quick Cryptic No 194 by Grumpy
Solving time: Fair to middling Hello everyone. A little under the weather and well behind schedule today, I’m afraid. Sorry for the late posting. However this cheered me up a little. A nice elegant puzzle … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 194 by Grumpy”
Times 25961 – so were you half of 20 or a 13?
Solving time : 11:09 – quite a relief to have an easier one, since I’ve made silly mistakes on several of the last few Times puzzles. I’m the first on the timer, so no idea … Read more “Times 25961 – so were you half of 20 or a 13?”
Times Quick Cryptic – 193 by Izetti
Probably a mid-range puzzle in terms of degree of difficulty, very nicely constructed so thanks to Izetti. Plenty of wit, and a mix of relatively straightforward fare and a few tougher ones. I thought 22ac … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic – 193 by Izetti”
Times 25960 – second heat, second puzzle
I found this easier than the other qualifiers, made so by the long clues which went in quickly; 17a had me baffled until all the checkers were in. Across 1 HAPPY HOUR – (Humorous) cryptic … Read more “Times 25960 – second heat, second puzzle”