12th May 2018 at 9:00 AM – Times for The Times

Times Cryptic No 27030 – Saturday, 05 May 2018. All Greek to me.

branch12th May 2018 at 9:00 AM10 September 2025Weekend Cryptic

Some very obscure Greek words here. Thanks to the setter for expanding my horizons, but give me scientists any day! My clue of the day was 26ac – I just “went for it”. Clues are … Read more “Times Cryptic No 27030 – Saturday, 05 May 2018. All Greek to me.”

Jumbo 1320

mohn212th May 2018 at 1:00 AM10 September 2025Jumbo Cryptic

I felt this one was of about average difficulty but above average enjoyment, with a smattering of unknowns and some lesser-spotted wordplay devices (e.g. 19A, 39A, 4D) to keep the solver interested. However a misbiff … Read more “Jumbo 1320”