Towards the gentler end of things from Rongo today, with the long anagrams at 1ac/1d opening things up nicely. I came in a bit under the 9 minute mark, almost to the second the same … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 858 by Rongo”
Month: June 2017
Times Cryptic 26758 – June 22, 2017 To boldly solve.
I have not returned to the sunlit uplands of speedy solving yet, so will be content with the 34 minutes it took. I did think actually parsing some of the longer ones took more time … Read more “Times Cryptic 26758 – June 22, 2017 To boldly solve.”
Throwback Wednesday (1983) – Throw Me A Bone?
I usually approach these puzzles from the mists of time with apprehension and dread, but I was pleased to see that this one hails from 1983, i.e. within a normal person’s living memory, and it’s … Read more “Throwback Wednesday (1983) – Throw Me A Bone?”
Quick Cryptic 857 by Wurm
Our good timelord notified me that we have a new setter today, who has offered up this pleasing and gentle puzzle. Perhaps a sign that those who prefer a milder challenge are being heeded? Or … Read more “Quick Cryptic 857 by Wurm”
Times Cryptic 26756
Yet again my solving time was off the scale for this one. After yesterday’s paltry 20 minutes this was a bit of a let-down in that respect but it’s a fine puzzle with some difficult … Read more “Times Cryptic 26756”
Times Quick Cryptic 856 by Mara
I’m standing in again for Chris who you will be relieved to know will be back from his hols to resume blogging next week. I found this one straightforward and completed it in 8 minutes. … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 856 by Mara”
We are looking for a new Quick Cryptic blogger
Our current Friday Quickie blogger, Galspray, would like to cut back a little on his blogging activities. We are, therefore, looking for a new blogger who would be willing to take the Quickie blog every … Read more “We are looking for a new Quick Cryptic blogger”
Times 26755 – Hare’s Heaven!
Solving time: 22 minutes Music: Mozart, Piano sonatas, Mitsuko Uchida Well, with my fourth consecutive week on duty, we’re back to easy Monday. I was a little late getting started, as the US Open was … Read more “Times 26755 – Hare’s Heaven!”
Quick Cryptic 855 by Teazel
After a disastrous weekend during which some decidedly abnormal temperatures on Teesside gave my Dairy Milk cache a molten consistency that did not enjoy my favour, Teazel has served up a puzzle that has kept … Read more “Quick Cryptic 855 by Teazel”
Sunday Times 4750 by David McLean
17:12. I’m writing this on a train from Cardiff to London immediately after solving the puzzle, so unlike last time I can actually remember something about it. I started quite quickly, and after five or … Read more “Sunday Times 4750 by David McLean”