The new Saturday Times Quick Cryptic puzzle starts this week and will appear Saturday January 6th.
Month: January 2024
Quick Cryptic 2563 by Trelawney
Rest in peace, Jeff. Alternate Thursdays were “Rotter Days” and we will miss you.
Times 28804 – un de les six?
Time taken: 13:23 Looking at the early times, I made a bit of a meal of this, and I’m glad for the unusual grid with the generous checking in a few areas. The wordplay is … Read more “Times 28804 – un de les six?”
Times 28803 – Wednesday walk in the park
After the TCC semi-final puzzles which appeared on recent Wednesdays, I found this one had nice relevant surfaces but had nothing to slow me down.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2562 by Teazel
A moderate offering from Teazel: not too hard, not too easy.
In Memoriam Jeff Marshall, TheRotter, 1951-2023
I am very sad to have to announce that Jeff Marshall, who blogged on TfTT as TheRotter, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2023.
Quick Cryptic 2561 by Myles
Myles has set what for me was a puzzle which provided a good challenge without being too fiendish.
Times Cryptic 28802
I was rather surprised to run through this in only 22 minutes.
Times 28801 – Happy New Year!
A slight tweak for the new year, with the blog being posted at 8am UK-time, following a recent e-conclave of bloggers. A few reasons for this – actually a reversion to the days when I … Read more “Times 28801 – Happy New Year!”
Times Quick Cryptic 2560 by Alex
A Happy New Year to one and all!