This was a rather moderate Mephisto from Paul McKenna, with very little in the way of esoteric vocabulary.
Month: October 2023
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5081 by David McLean — downright hedonistic
I knew this was going to be fun when I had 1A to start and soon acquired 1D, much to my delight.
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1638 – 7 October 2023
Definitely on the easier side, this one. I had it all done and dusted inside 30 minutes, very unusual for me even to get it all done in one session, never mind as quickly as … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1638 – 7 October 2023”
Times Cryptic 28734 – Sat, 14 Oct 2023. Easy timer.
Some answers were obvious (once I had the helpers), but the wordplay was obscure. All clear now!
Times 28739 – hath the brightest day a cloud
An early SNITCH rating of 93.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2509 by Juno
There are more than one or two tricky bits in this Quick Cryptic from Juno.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “Don’t Let It Bug You” here.
28738 All the way round single handed
I don’t think this was all that hard, but it took me the best part of 26 minutes. I spent quite a lot agonising (unnecessarily as it turns out) over the three little letters … Read more “28738 All the way round single handed”
Times Quick Cryptic No 2508 by Izetti
I was a touch quicker than yesterday’s, so I think relatively doable for an Izetti.
Times 28737 – ye gods and no little fishes
By Wednesday standards I thought this was a walk in the park.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2507 by Mara
It’s a double definition-fest in this romp through the mind of Mara…