Solving Time: Started this off in fine form and had the whole bottom half done in no time, but really struggled in the NW, and took almost 20 minutes to finish in the end. Some … Read more “Times Crossword 26,013”
Month: February 2015
Quick Cryptic No 236 by Hurley
Several clues went in on a first pass and I thought this was going to be an easy one – I was wrong! Some clues were really satisfying – requiring building up sections of wordplay … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 236 by Hurley”
Times 26012
50 minutes with time lost getting started and at the end where I was stuck with most of the SW corner missing for far too long. In between, this was a steady and enjoyable solve … Read more “Times 26012”
Times 26011 – How it got here I haven’t a clue!
Solving time: 43 minutes Music: Sibelius/Tchaikovsky Violin Concertos, Chung/Previn/LSo This was not a difficult puzzle for the most part, and I had finished all but two clues after 30 minutes. Unfortunately, I was held up … Read more “Times 26011 – How it got here I haven’t a clue!”
Quick Cryptic 235 by Dazzler
I can’t currently access the puzzle from the Times site – if you’re having a similar problem, you can find the puzzle here: http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/timescrossword/20150202/622/ Edit: 10 minutes later, the link from the site seems to … Read more “Quick Cryptic 235 by Dazzler”
Sunday Times 4626 (25 Jan 2015) by Dean Mayer
Solving time: 54 minutes All manner of sensibilities seem to have been ruffled with this one. Probably a combination of 11d & 20a that did it. Personally I think these people need to get out … Read more “Sunday Times 4626 (25 Jan 2015) by Dean Mayer”
Mephisto 2839 – Tim Moorey
I did this one pretty early on in the week so I’m trying to remember the solving process. I seem to recall having two pretty short sessions, one with Chambers and not being too held … Read more “Mephisto 2839 – Tim Moorey”