Pretty hard. I worked from outside in, and had most of it done in just over 30 minutes. But then I got stuck in the SE, and submitted forgetting to go back to an answer I promised myself to revisit.
Month: March 2024
Times Quick Cryptic No 2630 by Joker
Not much written on my copy of this typical Joker Quick Cryptic which has one or two tricky bits. How did you all get on?
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
28870 We have solved the Times at midnight
I got through this in just under 20 minutes, quick for a blogging night when I’m more particular. There are some definitions which are stretchy but always fair, and a particularly aesthetic anagram/indicator combination. … Read more “28870 We have solved the Times at midnight”
Times Quick Cryptic No 2629 by Jalna
A friendly puzzle from Jalna.
Times 28869 – education by crossword.
A ream of unusual words in this one, covering the gamut of art, science and literature to test your GK as well as solving skills.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2628 by Trelawney
A very enjoyable grid with a decent mix of clues and plenty of interesting answers.
QC 2627 by Oink
A little tougher than last week, but some very elegant surfaces. 12:22 for me. Is it just me or is this puzzle from Oink missing a porcine clue?
Times Cryptic 28868
I found it quite easy especially in the light of rather too many recent struggles.
Times Quick Cryptic 2626 by Teazel – rated PG
Hi everybody. This felt a bit harder than usual for a Monday; it took me just under my average time for a midweek QC. It was fiddlier to write up than some too. You might expect 8a to be my COD, and why resist being predictable? I’d expect most of you to pick something else: there are other simple but effective clues to choose from, and some intricate constructions to admire if that’s more your thing. Thanks Teazel!
Times 28867 – A mob of judges?
Well, the streak of easy Monday puzzles continues. I only had to think a little, as most of the answers wrote themselves in, especially after a few checking letters were available.