At first, I stared blankly at this for some time. I didn’t much mind, as it augured an interesting outing (as this proved to be). Finished in one go after all, refreshed and with no complaints.
Month: October 2023
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1636 – one song to the tune of another
I’d put this on the harder side of average, taking 50 minutes to sort everything out. There were a few quiblettes / minor eyebrow raisers but nothing too heinous.
Times Cryptic 28722 – Sat, 30 Sept 2023. A? I? A? I? Ohhh!!
Some very clever clues.
Times 28727 – this son of York is not 23dn
Good fun.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2499 by Pedro
Lots of deceptive trickery to enjoy in today’s Quick Cryptic from Pedro. There are plenty of places where you can be led up the garden path, as I was a couple of times. Thank-you Pedro.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
28,726 Le Bikini jaune du temps perdu.
Pleasant enough if not too demanding “for a Thursday” and I got through in less than 20 minutes but (as I think is my regrettable custom) I can’t spell the American. I’d sort of … Read more “28,726 Le Bikini jaune du temps perdu.”
Times Quick Cryptic No 2498 by Izetti
I was making good progress until a sting in the tail made for another tricky puzzle this week.
Times 28725 – know your onions.
Today’s eclectic puzzle covers a whole gamut of possible wordplay types, a great example of the setter’s art.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2497 by Joker
Definitely not helped by the unknown 9a which our American solvers may fare better with…
Times Cryptic 28724
I found this surprisingly easy considering that there were several words unknown to me.