Introduction 3:30 or so. Unfortunately my timer had a glitch so I didn’t get an exact time. Solutions A brief summary of cryptic crosswords —feel free to skip— : Each clue has at least one … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1912 by Izetti”
Month: July 2021
Times 28023 – not that East London, innit!
Another witty Wednesday, here and there, and nothing to scare the equine brigade in this, as long as you knew about obscure Scottish places as I did from football results on television. Merit marks to … Read more “Times 28023 – not that East London, innit!”
Times Cryptic 28022
Solving time: 41 minutes but I needed aids for my last one in. Otherwise very enjoyable. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} and [anagrinds, containment, reversal … Read more “Times Cryptic 28022”
Times Quick Cryptic 1911 by Mara
Long anagrams aren’t my go-to clues so it was no surprise that 9dn was my LOI. Only very late on did I see the real anagram and therefore the full definition. A satisfying way to … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1911 by Mara”
Times 28021 – The cold in the cooler will get hotter as a rule-r
I enjoyed this puzzle immensely, referencing as it did two of my favourite songs, one of which did double duty by prompting me to get the sciency clue without having to bother about what it … Read more “Times 28021 – The cold in the cooler will get hotter as a rule-r”
Times Quick Cryptic 1910 by Hurley
One or two tricky clues here, I thought, but after last week’s run of disasters (apart from Monday) I was pleased to finish within my target with time to spare. This was a very uncomplicated … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1910 by Hurley”
Mephisto 3174 – Let’s keep those birds rare!
This was not too tricky, and I finished all but a few in about an hour. I was about to go to bed and mop up in the morning, but I was texting with Jeremy … Read more “Mephisto 3174 – Let’s keep those birds rare!”
Sunday Times Cryptic 4961, by Dean Mayer — 4-CD Set! All Hits!
Wonderful puzzle! When I finally arrived at the “part of Botswana” at the end, I felt that I could have, should have, gotten it first, if I’d only taken the time; after all, it’s mainly … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4961, by Dean Mayer — 4-CD Set! All Hits!”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1504: Weeping Crocodile Pears
This was fairly easy, as they go, with the mighty Jason and Magoo polishing it off in the order of 12 minutes. I did not, busy as I was waffling over a stream of it, … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1504: Weeping Crocodile Pears”
Times Cryptic No 28014 – Saturday, 26 June 2021. Plain sailing except for the sandbanks.
A straightforward Saturday puzzle. Everything made sense on reflection (or on examining the typesetting with a microscope for 10ac!). Thanks to the setter for a very enjoyable puzzle. How did you all get on? [Read … Read more “Times Cryptic No 28014 – Saturday, 26 June 2021. Plain sailing except for the sandbanks.”