The vocab is great (WOD 14dn, in the face of stiff competition) and the cluing delightful – I obviously liked the Trekker meta-spoonerism at 29ac, but COD to 23ac for its inspired marriage of Corrie … Read more “Monthly Club Special 20,250: Beam Me Up”
Day: 31st July 2021
Sunday Times Cryptic 4965 by Robert Price — a slow, steady accretion
…in geologic time! Well, not quite. But I started on Saturday evening, here, and didn’t finish until Sunday afternoon. I really don’t know why it took me longer than usual… The CD at 1 across … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4965 by Robert Price — a slow, steady accretion”
Times Cryptic No 28038 – Saturday, 24 July 2021.
An enjoyable puzzle, without much comment from me. Thanks to the setter for a very enjoyable puzzle. How did you all get on? Notes for newcomers: The Times offers prizes for Saturday Cryptic Crosswords. This … Read more “Times Cryptic No 28038 – Saturday, 24 July 2021.”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1508 – 17 July 2021
Hello again. This Jumbo I thought was mostly straightforward, though with a couple of spelling issues and one comprehensive nho. And quite a lot of really good clues, such as 39ac and 23dn. What did … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1508 – 17 July 2021”