Time taken: 14:02. Though I was initially taken aback by the size of the grid, which appeared much larger on my screen than I am used to. Not sure if there was a site update … Read more “Times 28396 – size matters?”
Month: June 2024
Times 28935 – when are plurals plural?
Another middle of the road puzzle with nothing much to argue about.
Quick Cryptic No 2694 by Izetti
An approachable puzzle from Izetti.
Quick Cryptic 2693 by Hurley
A good mid-level difficulty offering from Hurley today
Times Cryptic 28934
I felt I did quite well with this
Richard Rogan – RIP
I’m sorry to have to bring you the sad news that Richard Rogan, The Times crossword editor, died at the weekend following a heart attack a week earlier. Update 6th June : His obituary in The Times today can be found here
Times 28933 – Ahead of his time?
Not difficult, but perfectly pleasant.
Times Quick Cryptic 2692 by Breadman
A little harder than some.
Mephisto 3326 – What happens when everyone retires?
This one was not too difficult for me, although I didn’t finish in one sitting. There are a couple of words in here that would be more appropriate for Larousse than Chambers, but they are in fact in Chambers – why, I couldn’t say.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5113 by Robert Price — unexpected consequences
Another elegant, delightfully devious creation by our fellow Times for The Times regular.