Solving time : I got a few texts during this so the puzzle didn’t have my full and undivided attention, but when I hit the submit button at 17:36, I’m showing as one incorrect. I … Read more “Times 26236 – in “good” company”
Month: October 2015
Times 26235 – a thing of beauty
The best puzzle I’ve blogged for a while, I think – not least because, as soon as 12d and 10a were sorted, I was admiring the setter’s prescience in clue selection, following the Gunners’ superb … Read more “Times 26235 – a thing of beauty”
Quick Cryptic No 422 by Pedro
Enjoyable puzzle which I though somewhat middle of the road in terms of degree of difficulty, but then again these things are highly subjective. Some neat clues (e.g. 10a), a bit of whimsy (11a), and … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 422 by Pedro”
Quick Cryptic No 421 by Tracy
If you’ve heard a thing or two about Wagner, Spike Milligan’s WW2 experiences and Drones Club greetings then this will be up your street – as it was mine – 8 minutes of good fun … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 421 by Tracy”
Times 26,234 – Let’s wrestle
By the time most people read this, Andy may have published the results of the weekend’s events locally, but in the meantime, people with access to the Crossword Club can see them here. I am … Read more “Times 26,234 – Let’s wrestle”
Jumbo 1171 – October 3rd
Sorry for the slight delay. Got a bit sidetracked with the fun and games of the championships, and the mandatory few pints afterwards. The other downside of all the extra puzzles is not really remembering … Read more “Jumbo 1171 – October 3rd”
Times 26233 – The Referee’s Decision is Final
A gentle way to ease into the new week with a weird dance and a weird painting, but little else to bother the seasoned solver. Talking of which, many congratulations to Mark Goodliffe for snaffling … Read more “Times 26233 – The Referee’s Decision is Final”
Quick Cryptic 420 by Hurley
16 minutes for this one. I had some problems getting started and must have read more than half-a-dozen clues before an answer jumped out at me. I can’t recall now which was my first one … Read more “Quick Cryptic 420 by Hurley”
Mephisto 2876 by Paul McKenna – Je comprends très bien
The easiest set of down clues in a long time with 1D to 17D inclusive simple write-ins. Had the top finished in next to no time and no more than 30 minutes for the whole … Read more “Mephisto 2876 by Paul McKenna – Je comprends très bien”
Sunday Times 4663 by Tim Moorey
Not too stretching – indeed, some pretty fast times recorded at the Club site. I rumbled merrily along at my more sedate pace, enjoying the scenery and stopping for a bit of refreshment every now … Read more “Sunday Times 4663 by Tim Moorey”