Greetings, barred-grid fans. After the past few weeks, it felt like I flew through this one, with the usual witty Tim Moorey clues and some fun references along the way. Not as many unusual words … Read more “Mephisto 3289 – Tim Moorey”
Month: September 2023
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1633 – 2 September 2023
Hello again. I found this Jumbo on the easier side, a steady top-to-bottom solve. No frightened horses .. What did you think? I am short of time this week so for some clues, the explanations … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1633 – 2 September 2023”
Times Cryptic 28704 – Sat, 9 Sept 2023. Poor Yorrick – punnished enough?
There was much biffing and grinding in this one.
Quick SNITCH – a first attempt
Quite a few people have requested a SNITCH version for the Quick Cryptic. I’ve created one here and welcome your feedback on it. In particular, I’d be interested in hearing whether you think the ratings … Read more “Quick SNITCH – a first attempt”
Quick Cryptic 2484 by Pedro
I predict a riot
Times Cryptic No 28709 — Not too demanding?
33:24. Not bad for a barely functioning brain! First week back in the classroom, alongside my own research and my kids’ hectic schedules meant that I couldn’t really focus on this one. It seemed like a solid puzzle; nothing jumped out at me.
Times 28708 – 19 in my head
I don’t have an accurate time for this one, as I got a bunch of messages that needed attention just as I had settled in to get started. A look at the times so far … Read more “Times 28708 – 19 in my head”
Times Quick Cryptic No 2483 by Hurley – well inside my 13
11 minutes for me, although I think I could have been quicker had my eyes worked properly…
Times Quick Cryptic No 2482 by Felix
A relatively gentle offering from Felix, I thought.
Times 28707 – blow the whistle, no extra time needed.
I found this a straightforward, well clued puzzle, with a couple of obscurities solved from wordplay and checked afterwards.