This one was not too bad, although I gave up after an hour and went to bed. I finished it off pretty quickly the next morning.
Month: March 2023
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5051 by David McLean — Geronimo!
Excellent, diverting puzzle. Some of the definitions took a little delving. Let’s dive right in!
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1603 – 11 March 2023
Unusually, I did this in one session. It took me about an hour in all, but would have been quicker if I had twigged to compos mentis and vinaigrette sooner than I did. So a … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1603 – 11 March 2023”
Times Cryptic No 28554 – Saturday, 18 March 2023. Anagrammatic anomalies?
I was puzzled by a few of the anagram indicators here. I eventually realised what was happening in 10ac, but I made a note of 6dn, to check whether that one is on anyone’s list of anagram words! A good amount of head-scratching here, but all done, even if a bit slowly.
Times 28559 – it’s all in the mind’s eye
An average time in the end.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2359 by Felix
Today we have another Quick Cryptic from Felix. I enjoyed it a lot – some great clues, with 19A, 3D and 16D all getting an approving tick on my copy. LOI was 21A and I finished in a just-over-average time for me of 5:47.
Being a Felix Crossword, we again have a Nina to spot. Can you see it? You will need to look at the whole grid…
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword (and news of a London get together in June) here
Times Quick Cryptic No 2358 by Wurm
Quicker than the last few days, but another tricky enough puzzle in a tricky enough week for the QC.
Times 28558 – Pandora’s 13
Time taken: 15:37. This is a tricky one for sure! I hit submit with baited breath, since there were a number that were pieced together from wordplay that I wasn’t completely sure about. Hopefully they … Read more “Times 28558 – Pandora’s 13”
Times 28557 – no cheap holidays here.
A medium level puzzle which uses a couple of unusual meanings of words, but nothing that can’t be deduced or guessed.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2357 by Beck
Looking back at the completed grid, I’m not entirely sure why this took the time it did, as there are no especially difficult words there….