Times Quick Cryptic No 764 by Hurley Friday, 10 February 2017 Good learning puzzle this, with lots of basic cluecraft involved. Possibly too many anagrams, which, once you spot them, are easily solvable. Last blog … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 764 by Hurley Friday, 10 February 2017”
Month: February 2017
TLS Crossword 1159 by Broteas – January 20, 2017 Vamanos to the Hall at Pooh Corner!
This was a good workout which I completed a shade inside 45 minutes. Some of the references were a tad obscure: or at least stuff I didn’t know, such as the book at 1 and … Read more “TLS Crossword 1159 by Broteas – January 20, 2017 Vamanos to the Hall at Pooh Corner!”
Quick cryptic No 763 by Felix
I was expecting a tougher challenge after a string of easier QCs this week, but actually this was comfortably completed inside my target time of 15m. I was helped by a high percentage of anagram clues … Read more “Quick cryptic No 763 by Felix”
Times 26644 – when is a German not a German?
Solving time : 15:15, which is symmetrical, but a bit slower than usual for me – I raced through about three quarters of this one and then had to think long and hard over the … Read more “Times 26644 – when is a German not a German?”
Times 26643 – even the antelope was easy. But Doctor who?
After a silly error on Monday and a bit of a struggle yesterday I was expecting a hard time today, but instead found this a Monday style puzzle. I completed it from top down in … Read more “Times 26643 – even the antelope was easy. But Doctor who?”
Quick Cryptic 762 by Flamande
I thought this was a pleasant, gentle offering from Flamande at the easier end of the QC spectrum. Probably a particularly good puzzle for newcomers to the dark art as it does make extensive use … Read more “Quick Cryptic 762 by Flamande”
Quick Cryptic 761 by Tracy
A quite swift (just under 10 minutes), saucy (see 11ac) and beautifully formed crossword with which I had some fun (see 18dn) – so a big thank you to Tracy. Three 13 letter clues may … Read more “Quick Cryptic 761 by Tracy”
Times Cryptic 26642
I took 26 minutes to get within three letters of completing the grid but then fell at the final hurdle when my poor recollection of Roman statesmen let me down at 11ac. With X, Y … Read more “Times Cryptic 26642”
Times 26641 – A Sting in the Tell
A gentle start to the week, albeit with a bit of a teaser at 14 across, a potential incubus to those of our community who suffer from vocalophobia (fear of vowels). The company I used … Read more “Times 26641 – A Sting in the Tell”
Times Quick Cryptic 760 by Mara
At 15 minutes I found this one really tricky, taking what seemed like ages to get started and then having a complete blind spot when it came to my last one in at 3dn. I’m … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 760 by Mara”