This was my first crossword solve after a week’s break. Quite a lot of really easy clues, a few good ones but very few smiles and far too much obscurity for my liking. Others will … Read more “Jumbo 804 – 14 March 2009”
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Jumbo 799 – 7th February 2009
The new Jumbo regime and the first one’s already late! I only found out that I was definitely doing this one last night (Sunday) so apologies to anyone who has been beside themselves with eager … Read more “Jumbo 799 – 7th February 2009”
Saturday Jumbo 796 – 17 January 2009
Another cracker of a crossword. Coming in at just under 38 minutes this was one of my slower solves. I don’t know whether this was down to devious clueing or that I’m not suited to … Read more “Saturday Jumbo 796 – 17 January 2009”
Times 24110 – 31st Dec 08 – The End Of The Year Show
This was a bit of a disappointing end to the year to be honest. There weren’t many clues worthy of note – a few nice definitions but nothing really to write home about. It took … Read more “Times 24110 – 31st Dec 08 – The End Of The Year Show”
Times 24087 – 3rd Dec 08. Hellish route indeed – my worst nightmare
Well thank you very much Mr (or Mrs) Setter! What an absolute stinker this was. After 20 minutes I was considering coming on here and apologising for lack of blog because I only had three … Read more “Times 24087 – 3rd Dec 08. Hellish route indeed – my worst nightmare”
Jumbo 784 (08/11/08)
It took exactly 26 minutes to solve this one and I thought it was a cracker. This was a Jumbo of 60 great clues where the setter seemed to use every device available with lots … Read more “Jumbo 784 (08/11/08)”
24063 – It’s AXIS you half-wit!
This is the first of a handful of “guest appearances” from me. It is a fortunate baptism into daily blogging as I’ve solved it previously. It was the first puzzle in the second session of … Read more “24063 – It’s AXIS you half-wit!”
Jumbo 779 – one of the worst?
In past weeks I’ve been extolling the virtues of the Saturday Jumbo and recommending people find time to have a go. I hope that this wasn’t the one that you good people decided to start … Read more “Jumbo 779 – one of the worst?”
Jumbo 768 – 26 July 2008
38 minutes to solve. To be honest, I solved this two weeks ago and I can’t remember whether I found it enjoyable or not. I probably did. Sorry about the lousy preamble, you can provide … Read more “Jumbo 768 – 26 July 2008”
Jumbo 763 – June 21 2008 – Much marvelousness
Over the last few months the Saturday Jumbos having been absolute crackers and this was no exception. I can heartily recommend them to anyone who hasn’t really given them a good go. They take a … Read more “Jumbo 763 – June 21 2008 – Much marvelousness”