There was little to delay me here and the clues were mostly interesting and varied.
Month: January 2023
Times Quick Cryptic 2300 by Oran
Happy New Year to one and all, and we have Quick Cryptic 2300 to mark the first day of 2023.
Times 28489 – Lots to talk about
Far be it from me to suggest this is in any way an inferior offering. As always, I enjoyed the challenge – the irritating bits, the quirky bits and all.
Mephisto 3152 – Welcome to the MephistoFest!
Yes, we have two Mephisto blogs this week. This one is by Paul McKenna, and offers moderate difficulty. I solved it in one sitting, taking a little over two hours.
Sunday Times Jumbo Cryptic No. 5038 by Robert Price
I don’t have a time for this gloriously tricky puzzle.
Mephisto 3251 – Tim Moorey
Greetings, barred-grid fans. This was the puzzle from the week before Christmas and the deadline was extended to this week. I did it when it came out on Christmas eve, so I don’t remember much … Read more “Mephisto 3251 – Tim Moorey”
Monthly Club Special No 20267 – December 2022
A Happy New Year to everyone! It being the first of the month, the previous month’s solution is revealed. So here is my blog of December’s Monthly Club Special where it is my privilege to attempt to unscrew the inscrutable. Thank-you clever setter!
Sunday Times Xmas Cryptic No 5039 by Dean Mayer — Season of light
A sparkling seasonal offering. Happy New Year!