Sunday Times Cryptic No 4879, 1 XII 2019, by Dean Mayer — Whelp,…

A fine puzzle, and what a neat grid, with two little knots of four letters cross-referenced both ways! That may have made this one of Dean’s easier ones, though it’s hard for me to say, … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic No 4879, 1 XII 2019, by Dean Mayer — Whelp,…”

Times Cryptic No 27522 – Saturday, 30 November 2019. Playing with Fire.

A straightforward Saturday puzzle. I didn’t need vinyl to hear the raw voice of Mick Jagger after I cracked 19dn. My clue of the day was 6dn. Well done them in the World Cup! Thanks … Read more “Times Cryptic No 27522 – Saturday, 30 November 2019. Playing with Fire.”

Times Cryptic Jumbo 1411 – two detective inspectors and two able-bodied seamen walk into a crossword

For reasons I won’t go into this blog will be brief.  Normal “service” will be resumed next time.  Also I’ll be at the Championships on Saturday so won’t be able to field comments efficiently. Under … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1411 – two detective inspectors and two able-bodied seamen walk into a crossword”