A quick solve for me, nothing too hard to write up the parsings for here. I was grudgingly going to admit that the sports-related clues (eg 40ac) were among the most memorable of the across … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1499: The Man With The Midas Touch, A Spider’s Touch”
Day: 5th June 2021
Sunday Times Cryptic 4957, by David McLean — strange games
Ah, I’ve missed traveling lately, as a second spring has passed without my leaving the country. A few months ago, I discovered YouTube videos shot from the engineer’s cab of trains passing through exotic climes—hours … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4957, by David McLean — strange games”
Times Cryptic No 27990 – Saturday, 29 May 2021. Roll up, roll up … fun for all!
Here we have TV shows, stage plays. Fun parks. Trashy paperbacks. Track and field sports, or a quiet ale. Something for everyone! Thanks to the setter for a very enjoyable puzzle. How did you all … Read more “Times Cryptic No 27990 – Saturday, 29 May 2021. Roll up, roll up … fun for all!”