Solving time 20 minutes A reasonable puzzle when one is slightly dozy. There are two clues I don’t completely understand and can’t quite raise the steam to delve into. On Edit – sorted one out … Read more “Times 25,043 A Puzzle To Suit The Occassion”
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Mephisto 2678 by Paul McKenna
This puzzle only appeared in electronic form and was published together with its solution. Thus it is blogged out of sequence. George will blog 2677 next week. Nice easy Christmas Day morning 30 minute stroll … Read more “Mephisto 2678 by Paul McKenna”
Mephisto 2676 by Don Manley
A straightforward puzzle that shouldn’t present any problems to seasoned campaigners whilst being a reasonable test for new solvers. I have one query at 13A. There are no minor sporting personalities, such as cricketer Marcus … Read more “Mephisto 2676 by Don Manley”
Times 25,031 A Bit Corny In Parts
Solving time 15 minutes Very straightforward puzzle with some corny cryptic definitions and a couple of slightly questionable definitions but overall no problem I would think. Across 1 FATHOMED – F(AT-HOME)D; an AT-HOME is a … Read more “Times 25,031 A Bit Corny In Parts”
Mephisto 2674 by Tim Moorey
In all but one respect this is a straightforward Mephisto of no more than average difficulty. The one potential exception is the inclusion of the name of a sportsman who is I suspect little known … Read more “Mephisto 2674 by Tim Moorey”
Times 25,019 Brothers, Sisters or Tooth Repairs?
Solving time 25 minutes Standard Times Cryptic fare of average difficulty requiring some GK. The area of London may cause some problems, I’m not sure how well known it is. One One clue I don’t … Read more “Times 25,019 Brothers, Sisters or Tooth Repairs?”
Mephisto 2672 by Paul McKenna
With the first five across clues going straight in the top half was a breeze. The bottom was a bit harder, but not a lot, so overall a relatively easy solve. Across 1 PRESS,CHARGES – … Read more “Mephisto 2672 by Paul McKenna”
Times 25,007 A Potpourri
Solving time 20 minutes I enjoyed this puzzle, which has a little something for everybody. There are a couple of unfamiliar words and a less well known area of Germany. The scientific content is quite … Read more “Times 25,007 A Potpourri”
Mephisto 2670 by Don Manley
With 1A and 1D going straight in and the first nine down clues putting up very little resistance, this was a quick 40 minute solve. Across 1 SPADESMAN – SPA-DESMAN; water-circulator=SPA; insect-eater=DESMAN; 10 TALI – … Read more “Mephisto 2670 by Don Manley”
Times 24,995 Nothing to do with King Arthur
Solving time 20 minutes An interesting puzzle that may cause some problems for overseas and younger solvers. I suspect one clue in particular is going to give some grief, involving as it does a mixture … Read more “Times 24,995 Nothing to do with King Arthur”