Solving time: 38 minutes I finished up in the NE corner, which I found the most difficult – and I spent quite a bit of time on 5D – the last to go in.I am … Read more “Times 23881 – reaping the whirlwinds”
Author: foggyweb
Times 23875 – Placeholder
Solving time: not sure, I did most last night in about 45 minutes and finished this morning in a further 10 minutes. Last to go in were 7,8, and 12. Across 1 TAKE SOME BEATING … Read more “Times 23875 – Placeholder”
23869 – quite an easy one
Quite an easy one, I thought, and lots of fun. Nothing particularly obscure, although I learnt that French-polish is a verb! I did this in 27 minutes. 14A made me smile as I finished reading … Read more “23869 – quite an easy one”
23,836
This crossword puzzle mostly suited me, but there are a fair few I am not sure about but don’t have the time to check (or think about) this morning. I am sure they will shortly … Read more “23,836”
Times 23857 – bit of music, bit of Latin
Later than I had planned to post – and later than I had planned to solve. Plans change – sorry about that.Solved in just over 50 mins – not as difficult as some recent ones, … Read more “Times 23857 – bit of music, bit of Latin”
Times 23851 – Moping, indisposed and upset
Solving time: 55 minutes I did this in bed last night, Helston being the only answer I wasn’t sure of. I started this at great speed, thinking it was going to be a quick one, … Read more “Times 23851 – Moping, indisposed and upset”
23845 – doctors and actors
Solved in 33 mins, which I was pretty pleased with. I didn’t have a very good time last week – three puzzles which I didn’t finish without resorting to dictionary or web.I thought this might … Read more “23845 – doctors and actors”
23839 – Testing
I did this in a few installments over the day. Probably about an hour altogether – I never really got going.I did really enjoy it, although I think it was one of the harder Mondays … Read more “23839 – Testing”
23,833 – some flowery words
Solving time: 36 mins Not too bad today – I had to look up a couple of unfamiliar words. A few made me smile – and that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it? Across 1 … Read more “23,833 – some flowery words”
23827 – Grace Cathedral Hill
Solving time: 32 mins A very enjoyable puzzle today – lots of interesting clues with a mixture of wordplay, but nothing too difficult. I just looked up a couple of words to confirm. Across 1 … Read more “23827 – Grace Cathedral Hill”