Not the easiest of puzzles, but inventive and very enjoyable.
Month: January 2026
Times 29449 – Revolting natives?
A fairly simple puzzle, but one where the bookending across clues need a bit of thinking through
Quick Cryptic 3208 by Rongo
A very pleasant puzzle from Rongo that I hope you found easy.
Mephisto 3412 – The Devil You Know
Robert Teuton has provided us with a middle level puzzle with a few clues requiring a bit of special knowledge, but nothing that is too hard to figure out.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5199 by Dean Mayer — that’s the Way!
Certainly one of the easiest Dean puzzles I’ve worked, but no less entertaining for that, and flawlessly executed.
Quick Cryptic no 3207 by Hurley
A nice QC from Hurley to start our weekend.
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1770 – 10 January 2026. Barking at the moon
Hello all. In a departure from routine I solved this one in a relaxed mood listening to music, so the 55 minutes on my clock includes some time not focussed on the puzzle. Thanks setter!
Times Cryptic 29442 – Sat, 17 Jan 2026. Thank God it’s not Friday!
Another soothing Saturday, nicely to my taste.
Times Cryptic 29447 – a fenny snake, but scotch’d
Proper Friday stuff, but of the sort that leaves you feeling accomplished rather than frustrated.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3206 by Wurm
An entertaining, as ever, Quick Cryptic from Wurm today with just a couple of tricky bits.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.