This was all going well and would have finished inside 10 minutes had it not been for 8dn. I took an extra minute or so to realise what was happening and then, as ever, it … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1496 by Mara”
Month: December 2019
QC 1495 by Izetti
Nothing here to break anyone out in a cold sweat. Some straightforward anagrams, obvious cryptic definitions and double definitions make up the main framework and there are no other startling devices to write home (or … Read more “QC 1495 by Izetti”
Times 27523 – Yes, golden cymbals again – thanks, Mr Baker!
Time: 36 minutesMusic: Chopin, Ballades, Gary Graffman This was a moderate puzzle, but I had a hard time getting started. Eventually, I migrated to the bottom half, where things turned out to be much easier, … Read more “Times 27523 – Yes, golden cymbals again – thanks, Mr Baker!”
Sunday Times 4878 by Robert Price
14:29. Nothing too difficult here, but there’s a smattering of unusual words and tricky wordplay that slowed me down a bit but also made for a fun and interesting solve. I also caused a bit … Read more “Sunday Times 4878 by Robert Price”
Mephisto 3091 – Don Manley
Welcome back to the Sunday barred-grid party. I think it was pointed out that this one was not as tricky as Wednesday’s beastie, and I managed to get most of it done on the bus … Read more “Mephisto 3091 – Don Manley”
Monthly Club Special 20,230: No Dirish Hacks Or Blogs
Our usual monthly allotment of brilliance (13dn, 22dn) combined with sheer madness (26ac). A real cryptic workout to be sure, but one that must result in a great sense of satisfaction from any doughty enough … Read more “Monthly Club Special 20,230: No Dirish Hacks Or Blogs”