As the northern hemisphere gets scorched, here down under we are enjoying winter days up to 10ºC above normal. Happy to report I’m posting this blog from a coastal resort. Very pleasant, for now!
Month: August 2023
Times 28679 – my lard, I did intend it
A mixed bag of clues, continuing the generally easier-than-average theme of the week.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2459 by Orpheus
Another classic Quick Cryptic from Orpheus today. Just the right level of difficulty, I think, judging by my time. COD to the clever 6D, but I rather liked 12A and 19D too. Thank-you Orpheus!
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Times 28678 “Dost thou not suspect my years?”
Not unpleasant, and not too demanding either, though the demands of careful parsing for your benefit stretched my time to 20.19. Some bits of the TLS are on display, and some may not be … Read more “Times 28678 “Dost thou not suspect my years?””
Times Quick Cryptic No 2458 by Wurm
A quality puzzle, pitched a touch on the harder side of average.
Times 28677 – nothing offensive here
A fairly gentle workout for a Wednesday, I thought, with some straightforward anagrams and neat surfaces.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2457 by Teazel
Medium-level QC challenge, but hopefully nothing too ungettable…
QC 2456 by Trelawney
Straightforward today, and an average time for me: 12:35.
Times Cryptic 28676
I found the LH side quite easy but I really struggled RH.
Times 28675 – What kind of gypsies, Steve?
This was not exactly what you would call an ordinary Monday puzzle. Fortunately, I was able to biff my way through the most difficult parts by calling on that most able officer, General Knowledge.