As I set this to publish, I’m just back from the Metropolitan Museum here in New York City, where I spent some time with the sensational Eugène Delacroix. Which seems appropriate, as this puzzle reacquainted … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4825, by David McLean — Four-letter word! (But is it art?)”
Day: 24th November 2018
Times Cryptic No 27198 – Saturday, 17 November 2018. He did it his way.
I found lots to like in this rather challenging puzzle. 26ac caused me most grief, but my clue of the day was 16ac. I’ve always been a fan of Frank! Thanks to the setter for … Read more “Times Cryptic No 27198 – Saturday, 17 November 2018. He did it his way.”
Times cryptic Jumbo 1351
This was tricky wasn’t it? I needed an hour to complete it and needed a bit of assistance to tease out some Mephisto-ish words. First in was GOUACHE and I forgot to note the last … Read more “Times cryptic Jumbo 1351”