Author: Chris

Just on 11 minutes – having made a very fast start with the biffometer up into the red zone, things slowed down a lot in the NW. LOI 8dn after I eventually worked out 12ac. … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1406 by Pedro”

Full of interest and a fine puzzle (well, yes, it’s an Izetti). I took 12 minutes and rather thought I could have done better. How did everyone else do?Sorry for the lateness of the blog, … Read more “Time’s Quick Cryptic 1401 by Izetti”

There seemed to be a few unusual bits and pieces going on in this which all made it fun. It didn’t seem that easy so I was pleased to finish just inside 10 minutes. Loi … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1396 by Hurley”

I wasn’t on form for this one – it took me 13 minutes but I don’t think it’ll pose any problems for the old hands. As a case in point I had two inexplicable blank … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1391 by Mara”

Never got to grips with this one so ended up slipping about all over the grid for 12 tricky but enjoyable minutes. Loi 10ac, COD 22ac. ACROSS 1. Penny amends homework.PREPARATION – penny P, amends … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1386 by Tracy”

A smidge over 10 minutes for this geographically themed puzzle – where we travel as far as the Middle and Far East before returning to Ireland and Kent. I can’t remember being held up on … Read more “Time’s Quick Cryptic 1381 by Felix”

All bar one went in uncharacteristically fast for an Izetti – in about 8 minutes. That one was 21ac which, with all the checkers had me stumped. I could see a name which fitted but … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1376 by Izetti”

Just crept within ten minutes although LOI 2dn made it mighty close. I think I got it ‘the wrong way round’ but it had to be the answer. Otherwise all plain sailing. Here’s how I … Read more “Time’s Quick Cryptic 1371 by Teazel.”

Like yesterday, this flowed quickly to start with but then slowed for the final tussle – with 8ac, 3dn and, finally, 17ac. Happily, all completed a few seconds inside 10 minutes.A small change to the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1366 by Hurley”

Hat off to Orpheus here – I was led blundering around the grid by a lot of guile and a couple of unknown terms. Having now written it all up I can’t help but think … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1361 by Orpheus”