Very straightforward today, but still some nice clues. 15ac my favourite. Still took me over 10min. I shall never be a neutrino like Verlaine (Neutrino: something that passes through absolutely everything at light speed) Across … Read more “Quick Cryptic 934 by Hurley”
Month: October 2017
Times 26,849: Hello Sailors
Well, *I* remain committed to the idea that Friday should be the hardest puzzle of the week, making heavy weather of it for most of a quarter of an hour; but I see the SNITCH … Read more “Times 26,849: Hello Sailors”
Times Cryptic No 26848 Thursday, 05 October 2017 The poetic Simpson?
George has kindly agreed to swop with me for the next three weeks while I and Mrs Z sample the delights of South Africa. Sometime in November we’ll get back into the routine, including one … Read more “Times Cryptic No 26848 Thursday, 05 October 2017 The poetic Simpson?”
Times Quick Cryptic No 933 by Joker
I’m ashamed to say that this took me 16 minutes, which I put down to a combination of jet-lag and lack of practice, both the result of more than two weeks spent in Florida. As … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 933 by Joker”
Times 26847 – one of those ninety-ten jobs
How often do we find a puzzle where most of the clues fall into place quite quickly and a few stubborn ones hold us up, even with checkers in place? For me, this was one … Read more “Times 26847 – one of those ninety-ten jobs”
Quick Cryptic 932 by Hawthorn
If, like me, you learnt something new (20ac), had to scratch your head a bit (15ac), and marvelled at the craft (12ac and 3dn, my COD) you’ll have enjoyed this well enough. Or perhaps the … Read more “Quick Cryptic 932 by Hawthorn”
Times Cryptic 26846
Back to slow form for me for this one, I’m afraid, as I clocked up nearly an hour. I thought I was in for an easy ride as the NW corner was so easy that … Read more “Times Cryptic 26846”
Times Quick Cryptic 931 by Mara
Very enjoyable QC with good surfaces throughout – 22dn, 17ac and COD 2dn to mention a few. There’s quite a high anagram count, some write ins and an odd flower part. ACROSS 1. Redbreast – … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 931 by Mara”
Times 26845 – From Bach to Les Mis via Flanders
Another very Mondayesque offering. If Tuesday is the new Friday, then assuredly Monday is the new Monday. Or should that be old? Lots of multi-word answers here, and since my speed-solving technique (don’t titter!) is … Read more “Times 26845 – From Bach to Les Mis via Flanders”
Times Quick Cryptic 930 by Tracy
This one took me 12 minutes with the 2 over my target 10 accounted for by 23ac where I needed an alphabet trawl to come up with the answer, and even when I’d found the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 930 by Tracy”