I enjoyed this one in 25 minutes, although a few of the definitions merit some pedantic discussion for accuracy.
Month: May 2024
Quick Cryptic No 2682 by Orpheus
I was taken back to when I first started doing these during my first pass through the across clues, of which I got two. Two!
Quick Cryptic 2681 by Izetti
I thought today’s offering from Izetti was a bit harder than usual but wasn’t unfair for a QC.
Times Cryptic 28922
An enjoyable and absorbing solve
Times 28921 – A dog’s life?
A lot to like in this fairly simple offering
Times Quick Cryptic 2680 by Mara
A few answers here may be problematic but there are enough easier ones to build confidence and earn some checkers.
Mephisto 3324 – Catastrophe!
Ever since I signed myself up as a Mephisto blogger in 2020, I have completed Mephisto every week. Once in a while, I may have been off by a letter or two, but the grid has always been filled. The main reason I can do this is that I always have a few checking letters to get a foothold.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5111 by David McLean — Baffle of the Bands
This was a rocking good time, posing no problems but prompting some thought, with the added spice of an apparent theme.
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1672 – 6th May
This was the bonus Bank Holiday Monday Jumbo. A pleasant solve and on the easier side, but, as usual, there were a couple of unknowns I had to check
Quick Cryptic no 2679 by Felix
A stiff workout from Felix, with several clues requiring very careful analysis of the wordplay.