Time taken: 9:54.I got almost all of the down answers on a first run though, and probably could have been a little faster than this on a good brain day. I’m in my last week … Read more “Times 27148 – exterminate!”
Month: September 2018
Times Quick Cryptic No 1183 by Rongo
Apologies for the 14d blog this morning – I’m doing this in California separated from my usual devices and tools, which has slowed me down somewhat. This took me a little over 12 minutes to … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1183 by Rongo”
Times 27147 – `Have some wine,’ the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.
I am a Lewis Carroll enthusiast. An Aliceophile. So, just about on topic; when I saw the answer to 28a, it prompted me to read once more (although I could nearly recite it from memory) … Read more “Times 27147 – `Have some wine,’ the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1182 by Pedro
DNF, on account of 5 Down, in part because of US/UK usage differences, in part because of a foggy, sleep-deprived brain. I thought this puzzle was superb. I don’t get around to the main puzzle … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1182 by Pedro”
Times Cryptic 27146
I needed 40 minutes for all but two clues and then after a further 10 minutes I was getting nowehere so I threw in the towel and resorted to aids. Sometimes you just know that … Read more “Times Cryptic 27146”
Times Quick Cryptic 1181 by Des
As you can see, I am your blogger tonight, substituting for ChrisW91, who is off on a cruise of the Baltic. This is certainly a well-deserved vacation, as the job of a once-a-week blogger is … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1181 by Des”
Times 27145 – Play Opus?
A typical Monday offering, combining lightness of touch with well-crafted clueing. Not the easiest, but one for those wishing to migrate from the Quickie to have a stab at. 28 minutes plus change for me. … Read more “Times 27145 – Play Opus?”
Times Quick Cryptic 1180 by Tracy
This should have been straightforward for me but at 8 minutes with one answer in the SE corner outstanding I lost the plot and needed a further 6 minutes to come up with the correct solution. My … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1180 by Tracy”
Mephisto 3028 Don Manley with help from Henry Gray
Our setter has decided to emulate Hippocrates and dabble in human biology with three forays into anatomical terminology. Unless you’re very experienced you are unlikely to solve a Mephisto without using Chambers. The idea is … Read more “Mephisto 3028 Don Manley with help from Henry Gray”
Sunday Times Cryptic No. 4815, by Dean Mayer — Yon lone nagaram…!
And it isn’t even the entire clue. My goodness, has this ever happened before? (nagarams)* like this ACROSS 1 Indian dish served in food halls (4) DHAL — Hidden in food halls 4 Boss with … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic No. 4815, by Dean Mayer — Yon lone nagaram…!”