I nodded off whilst solving this (no disrespect to the quality of the puzzle, I was just tired) so I have no solving time to offer today, but I don’t think it was particularly arduous. … Read more “Times Cryptic 27674”
Month: May 2020
Times Quick Cryptic 1621 by Izetti
I saw the setter’s name and took it carefully, only to gradually realise that this was one of the milder examples of the genre. I was happy to complete in a little over 9 minutes.No … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1621 by Izetti”
Times 27673 – WHO’s THAT medical journal?!
Very Mondayish, with lots of biffing, a smattering of chestnuts and one or two escapees from the Quickie. For all that, though, a fun, quirky and generally well-wrought puzzle, which held me up in my … Read more “Times 27673 – WHO’s THAT medical journal?!”
Times Quick Cryptic 1620 by Orpheus
Solving time: 7 minutes. I thought this was easy. I hope you did too but look forward to all comments. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1620 by Orpheus”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1439: All Moustache And No Top Hat
Sorry this is a little late – the recent spate of Bank Holidays have discombobulated me quite. Found this quite enjoyable to write up the parsings for, thank you setter! While I quite enjoyed the … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1439: All Moustache And No Top Hat”
Mephisto 3116 – “His pegleg got woodworm, and broke into three….
Well, this time I managed to solve it. That’s the good part, an all-correct grid. However, I did a fair amount of biffing, and now I have to try to figure out why the correct … Read more “Mephisto 3116 – “His pegleg got woodworm, and broke into three….”
Sunday Times Cryptic No 4903 by David McLean — Sneaking suspicions
Well, this one gave me a bit to think about. Although there are a couple clues, right next to each other, whose construction I found unusual (a rather goofy &lit that may cast aspersions on … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic No 4903 by David McLean — Sneaking suspicions”
Times Cryptic No 27666 – Saturday, 16 May 2020. The mellow mists of May.
My brain was in a fog, so my solving time was off the chart. Nothing to do with COVID, thankfully! The puzzle wasn’t easy, but I don’t think there’s anything that should frighten the horses … Read more “Times Cryptic No 27666 – Saturday, 16 May 2020. The mellow mists of May.”
Jumbo 1438
A pleasant Bank Holiday Jumbo in lockdown. Not much more to say, although I did like 6D. Apologies for any typos – this was produced in haste as I realised the deadline was approaching. ACROSS1 … Read more “Jumbo 1438”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1619 by Alfie
Some people get all the fun… After the super VE Day Anniversary crossword two weeks ago, today I have the bonus of blogging a crossword from Alfie. Not a prolific setter here (under that pseudonym … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1619 by Alfie”