As if the cruciverbal gods sought to wreak vengeance on those who have attempted to incite rebellion against the Order of Things, this second-day-of-the-week offering presented more difficulty than the average Monday puzzle – an … Read more “Times 26809 – There are that raise up strife and contention”
Month: August 2017
Times Quick Cryptic 900 by Izetti
This one took me 8 minutes with no real hold-ups. Most of the vocabulary is straightforward although there is a two-word expression at 5dn that may not be familiar to all. It’s clearly an anagram … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 900 by Izetti”
Mephisto 2972 – Tim Moorey
A very fast solve that gave no problems and needed no recourse to Chambers; 2D and 28D solved without even reading the clues! In the blog the definition in the clue is underlined and followed … Read more “Mephisto 2972 – Tim Moorey”
Sunday Times 4759 by David McLean
It’s always encouraging when you spot 1 across in a heartbeat – particularly when it gives you the entire top row – and sure enough I found this to be one of Harry’s less demanding … Read more “Sunday Times 4759 by David McLean”
Jumbo 1278
This is my first blog since the update to the Crossword Club, and as such I cannot be sure that all my analysis is correct, typing this before the solution is available. Previously I could … Read more “Jumbo 1278”
Times Saturday Cryptic No 26802 – 12 August 2017. Very relaxing.
I got through this in just over an hour, so quickly for me. And all done without paper on the new site, since I’m travelling. It was the sort of puzzle I like, with clever … Read more “Times Saturday Cryptic No 26802 – 12 August 2017. Very relaxing.”
Quick Cryptic 899 by Pedro
Morning all. Not much to say today on what I thought was a fairly straightforward offering from Pedro. Took me 4:08. Anyone trying to improve his or her solving skills could do a lot worse … Read more “Quick Cryptic 899 by Pedro”
Times 26,807: Art For Art’s Sake
I solved this puzzle feeling somewhat under duress last night, in the wee small hours after a convivial evening, and while my run of sub-10-minute times has not been shattered, the relative straightforwardness of the … Read more “Times 26,807: Art For Art’s Sake”
TLS Crossword 1186 by Myrtilus – July 28 That’s All folks
I am relieved of this most pleasant of duties with this last TLS before the axe fell, and I’m already suffering withdrawal pains. Many thanks are due to Talos (still available in the Sunday Times), … Read more “TLS Crossword 1186 by Myrtilus – July 28 That’s All folks”
Times Quick Cryptic No 898 by Teazel
I found this very tough today. Or at least, I made very heavy weather of it – I threw in the towel at the 25 minute mark with 1d and 9ac unanswered, which is my … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 898 by Teazel”