For me, this was a bit of a tricky one, but other solvers seem to have done pretty well. Perhaps I am not on the wavelength? Normally, Pedro is quite an easy setter for me, … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 2002 by Pedro”
Month: November 2021
Times 28131 – who names a theatre after a cabbage?
What larks! Lots of fun answers in this clever crossword, hats off to Mr Setter once again. I seemed to be on the wavelength, metaphorically speaking, getting it done in under half an hour and … Read more “Times 28131 – who names a theatre after a cabbage?”
Times Cryptic 28130
Solving time: 31 minutes As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} and [anagrinds, containment, reversal and other indicators in square ones]. I usually omit all reference to … Read more “Times Cryptic 28130”
Times Quick Cryptic 2001 by Teazel – what are you doing Dave?
Our odyssey through the pleasant terrain of Crosswordland continues with Teazel. Some of us spin through these adventures stately as a galleon while some – the sub 5 minuters – seem to be aboard a … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 2001 by Teazel – what are you doing Dave?”
Times 28129 – League of Nations?
With some relatively obscure vocab and some tricky wordplay – on one occasion coinciding in the same clue – this was definitely on the tricky side for a Monday. I was already struggling when I … Read more “Times 28129 – League of Nations?”
Times Quick Cryptic 2000 by Des
Solving time: 8 minutes. Today we have another milestone as we reach Quick Cryptic #2000 and it’s fitting that it should be set by Des as he was responsible for the very first puzzle published … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 2000 by Des”
Mephisto 3192 – The town of my ancestors
I did solve this in one sitting, but it was a pretty long one, since I went well past midnight on a Saturday night here in the US. A key breakthrough occurred when i rethought … Read more “Mephisto 3192 – The town of my ancestors”
Sunday Times Cryptic 4979, by Dean Mayer — THE DOCTOR IS IN
…last of all, as it happened. Must have heard of this fellow before, though. He was quite an achiever. There is a charming note ending the online Britannica entry that I just had to include … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4979, by Dean Mayer — THE DOCTOR IS IN”
Times Cryptic No 28122 – Saturday, 30 October 2021. As easy as ABC(D)?
This puzzle had an original feel about it! There were clues I admired, others not so much, and some I didn’t understand until I realised I’d got the wrong answer! (Saved by the blogging!) My … Read more “Times Cryptic No 28122 – Saturday, 30 October 2021. As easy as ABC(D)?”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1523 – Saturday 23rd October 2021
Hello again. This Jumbo I thought was middle-of-the-road, in terms of difficulty, though there are one or two clues I have still to parse… What did you think? Please, do feel free to ask questions … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1523 – Saturday 23rd October 2021”