Solving time: 33:09 I rattled through the top half in about 10 minutes, but slowed down a bit towards the bottom. A pretty enjoyable romp today. It’s rather nice to get one that doesn’t involve … Read more “Times 25507”
Author: daveperry
Sunday Times 4541 (9 Jun 2013) by Jeff Pearce
Solving time: About 35 minutes offline I had all but six in about 25 minutes, then those last ones came at a crawl. My final 6 were 12, 17, 23, 25, 27 & 29, so … Read more “Sunday Times 4541 (9 Jun 2013) by Jeff Pearce”
Sunday Times 4540 (2 Jun 2013) by Tim Moorey
Solving time: I don’t know as I solved offline and forgot to check the time. I had most of this solved in about an hour, although I was being distracted by the TV at the … Read more “Sunday Times 4540 (2 Jun 2013) by Tim Moorey”
The Death of the Times Crossword Club
I have just been officially notified by email of the impending closure of the separate online Crossword Club. I imagine others will be receiving the same email. As of the end of this month, the … Read more “The Death of the Times Crossword Club”
Times 25495
Solving time: 72:36 I made very heavy weather out of this due to trying to solve it late at night when I was too tired. Opnce I’d finally solved it I had to leave writing … Read more “Times 25495”
Sunday Times 4539 (26 May 2013) by Dean Mayer
Solving time: Just over an hour offline. As per usual some excellent clues, and no weak links. I started quite quickly – 1a went straight in, quickly followed by the two long down ones, but … Read more “Sunday Times 4539 (26 May 2013) by Dean Mayer”
Sunday Times 4538 (19 May 2013) by Jeff Pearce
Solving time: I solved offline and forgot to note the finish time. Probably about 40 minutes. A couple of words I didn’t know here – BEADLE & AGON, but both could be worked out easily … Read more “Sunday Times 4538 (19 May 2013) by Jeff Pearce”
Times 25483 – Due pittori
Solving time: 59:57 – Just squeaked in under the hour. I felt fairly sluggish while doing this one, and I had to stare at the last three (18/22/25) for ages before the pennies started to … Read more “Times 25483 – Due pittori”
Sunday Times 4537 (12 May 2013) by Tim Moorey – How rude!
Solving time: 27:34 I rattled through this one pretty quickly for me. I don’t get under 30 minutes very often. I enjoyed this one quite a lot, particularly the rather rude 5d, which is probably … Read more “Sunday Times 4537 (12 May 2013) by Tim Moorey – How rude!”
Sunday Times 4536 (5 May 2013) by Dean Mayer
Solving time: 46:26 Once again, Dean fails to disappoint with another very clever offering. Slightly on the harder side, this one I think, but there’s a lot of very clever stuff going on here. Dean’s … Read more “Sunday Times 4536 (5 May 2013) by Dean Mayer”