This would have been easy if not for 13 down!
Month: September 2025
Quick Cryptic 3092 by Kybos
Computer says no
Times Cryptic No 29333 — No messing about
DNF! This was very difficult. I have a mild case of COVID, which did mean I fell asleep for a few minutes while solving, but that’s hardly an excuse. I managed maybe half of the puzzle, but was thoroughly defeated here.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3091 by Mara
In which the blogger struggles with the new format
Times 29332 – Tricky Thursday, country subtraction edition
Time taken: 11:41. Ground to a halt for a while and had to bring out some paper to work on some longer answers and anagrams.
Times 29331 – not a canine artist, then.
A pleasant workout with a nice balance of wordplay types.
Quick Cryptic No 3090 by Bjorn
A nice one from Bjorn, with an unusual feature.
Quick Cryptic 3089 by Izetti
On the harder end of the Izetti spectrum after several benign ones from our well-known setter.
Times Cryptic 29330
Delayed at the end by two clues.
Times 29329 – Timur rides again
Possibly, a good one in terms of constructions for those contemplating a move to the main cryptic from the Quickie, but with some tricky vocab. So, don’t despair if you have a go, but can’t lick it!