Ingenious and entertaining, with vivid surfaces hiding a variety of devious devices. I first thought of headlining this “the pusher is in.” One would expect a 5 to do more than sell medication, but of … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4999, by David McLean — and very him”
Day: 26th March 2022
Times Cryptic No 28242 – Saturday, 19 March 2022. Wordplay’s the game.
Lots of familiar words as answers, with challenging wordplay to untangle. I enjoyed it! Thanks to the setter for a very enjoyable puzzle. How did you all get on? Notes for newcomers: The Times offers … Read more “Times Cryptic No 28242 – Saturday, 19 March 2022. Wordplay’s the game.”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1545 – 12 March 2022. A doceant solve
Hello everyone. I left this until the eleventh hour – almost literally – so have been somewhat briefer than usual. This would mean I have a proper time for a change, but unfortunately I managed … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1545 – 12 March 2022. A doceant solve”