Author: foggyweb

Solving time: about 45 minutes, in two sittings. I did about half of this in 15 minutes, with quite a few answers going in on first read-through. Then needed a further 30 minutes later on … Read more “24007”

Solving time: 39 minutesQuite a straightforward one today. I think they put a reasonably easy one in to encourage more people to try the Bank Holiday Jumbo. I’ll be giving that a go tonight. No … Read more “24001”

Solving time: 39 minutesGot off to a flyer. Held up with the NE corner – 8,10,11,15 the last to go in – then I worked out the long one at 7. I think I’ve mentioned … Read more “23989”

Solving time: 56 minutes Took me quite a while to get going on this. I got the long answer at 1D straight away, but none of the across answers from this came at first go. … Read more “23983”

Solving time: 21 minutesThis was my quickest solve for some time. I think it was easy because I’d seen lots of the clues and devices before. Across 5 WASH UP – this is what you … Read more “23977”

Solving time: 37 minutesAn easy start to the week with nothing particularly tricky. I’d expect to see some superfast times from some solvers.Not at all sure about 27D. Across 1 STAFF,A 5 ROMAN,T,IC 10 UP,SHOT … Read more “23971”

“Train journey into London = 31 mins – I will try hard to complete it during the journey.” I didn’t complete it. The ones I had missing after half an hour were 4A (HAIRSPRING), 12A … Read more “Times 23965”

Found this a bit of a struggle. Did in fits and spurts throughout the day, so no time to report. Came across the same stumbling blocks as most of the commenters below. Across 1 CO(M(MISS)ARIA)T … Read more “Monday 7 July Times Crossword”

Solving time: between 45 and 55 mins I reckon – did in bed and didn’t time myself. One of my favourite puzzles for some time – just the kind I really enjoy. Lots of excellent … Read more “23953 – Tricky!”