Given that I blog every sixth TLS puzzle, and given that there are four TLS setters working in rotation, it probably makes sense that I would see the same names a lot. And I’m definitely … Read more “TLS Crossword 1152 by Talos – November 25, 2016: Alans, Poor Yorick”
Month: December 2016
Times Quick Cryptic No 724 by Teazel
Times Quick Cryptic No 724 by Teazel Friday, 16 December 2016 A faster-than-average solve on this one, and that included much time staring at 10 across. A very good puzzle for learning the basics of … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 724 by Teazel”
Christmas Turkey 2016
Puzzle blog: http://times-xwd-times.livejournal.com/1652577.html Link to puzzle site: http://tftt-christmas-turkey.co.nf After a two year absence the TfTT Christmas Turkey is back and now published. Find below a link to the puzzle site. This is the work of 30 separate … Read more “Christmas Turkey 2016”
Quick cryptic No 723 by Joker
Another fairly chewy offering from Joker which I really enjoyed. No double definitions, no &lits, a smattering of GK required (11a) and fair clueing with the odd penny dropping moment. As this took me 18 … Read more “Quick cryptic No 723 by Joker”
Times 26596… or not?
Hopefully this is just a placeholder. I can’t seem to be able to log in to do the crossword. It is 9pm my local time (Eastern time in the US), 2am GMT. I’ll leave this … Read more “Times 26596… or not?”
Times 26595 – one flu over…
Those who bothered to read last week’s diatribe about blocked roads and the bird flu outbreak will be pleased to hear there have been no more mass duck-roastings (as far as I can smell) but … Read more “Times 26595 – one flu over…”
Quick Cryptic 722 by Tracy
A puzzle characterised by some neat surfaces and clever disguises to keep us on our toes. In particular, 9a, 20a and 4d all sent me down blind alleys for a while. Thanks to Tracy for … Read more “Quick Cryptic 722 by Tracy”
Quick Cryptic 721 by Felix
The answers didn’t fall into place but neither was I stumped on any clues – so a steady and enjoyable solve in 9 minutes. LOI and COD 14dn for the alternative meaning of lowers. Thanks … Read more “Quick Cryptic 721 by Felix”
Times 26594
I struggled to complete this in 75 minutes but technically it was a DNF because I needed aids to find the answer to 23ac which in retrospect shouldn’t have been as difficult as I made … Read more “Times 26594”
Times 26593 – Not one for the Morninke?
A dodgy dog, a strange fish, a couple of sea-captains and one of the most epochal sea-battles of all time. What more can a solver ask for on the penultimate Monday before Christmas? ACROSS 1. … Read more “Times 26593 – Not one for the Morninke?”