A plethora of geographical questions here (10, 11, 12, 22 across and 4 and 5 down), which together with some very simple hidden and other relatively easy clues made for a fast time, at least … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 1093 by Hurley”
Month: May 2018
Times 27040 – a little off the sides
Solving time: 18:47. That’s pretty slow for me, and there’s some tricky stuff in here, but I don’t know if I have ever agonized over an answer like I have 1 down. The second word … Read more “Times 27040 – a little off the sides”
Times 010477 – “Any fool can turn a blind eye but who knows what the ostrich sees in the sand.”
Today’s puzzle is online in place of the second TCC qualifier, in the paper, which I shall blog after the closing date (I expect on 24th May). This one, based on its serial number, dates … Read more “Times 010477 – “Any fool can turn a blind eye but who knows what the ostrich sees in the sand.””
Quick Cryptic 1092 by Hawthorn
A distinctly chewy offering from Hawthorn today which I suspect will have some of our newer solvers struggling (but hopefully not complaining – the whole point is to be pushed beyond your comfort zone as … Read more “Quick Cryptic 1092 by Hawthorn”
Times Cryptic 27038
“This puzzle was presented as a British cryptic challenge to contestants at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in March. The fastest solving time was 12 minutes”. I don’t think we’ve ever had an individual solving time … Read more “Times Cryptic 27038”
Times Quick Cryptic 1091 by Rongo
A blogger’s lot, whilst arguably somewhat more upbeat than a policeman’s, is not consistently one of joy and song. However, today finds my mood in perfect harmony with the clemency of the weather conditions currently … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1091 by Rongo”
Times 27037 – Spooner in the Works
Today’s was very much your average Monday offering – high in entertainment and not too taxing. The lovers of the bodice-ripping Regency tales of Ms Heyer get a clue all to themselves. Most of us … Read more “Times 27037 – Spooner in the Works”
Times Quick Cryptic 1090 by Flamande
Once again we celebrate a ton-up as Flamande reaches his 100th QC today, so congratulations and thanks to him for this fine puzzle. I think only one other of the original setters is due to achieve … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1090 by Flamande”
Mephisto 3010 – by Don Manley
Middle of the road puzzle. Some help needed with 2 Down please. In the blog, the definition in the clue is underlined and followed by the answer; the parsing; any comments ACROSS1 What’s special about … Read more “Mephisto 3010 – by Don Manley”
Sunday Times 4797 by Dean Mayer
Reluctantly I have informed Vinyl that I need to stand down from this blogging gig (and also my QC slot). I’ve recently taken on a new job which is all-consuming (I really should know better … Read more “Sunday Times 4797 by Dean Mayer”