Author: galspray

Opinions will differ, as they always do, but I thought this was another one at the tougher end of the spectrum.  It seems to me that the Quicky is following its big brother’s lead in … Read more “Quick Cryptic 829 by Teazel”

Late edit.  I completely missed the message from the setter in the grid.  He’s wishing COLE RAIN (Coleraine) GOOD LUCK TOMORROW in the IRISH CUP FINAL at WINDSOR PARK.  Very nice.  Not sure whether there’s … Read more “Quick Cryptic 824 by Oran”

I think this was the easiest one of the week but, as usual, your mileage may vary.  My time was 5:05 and to be honest, I can’t find much to comment on.  There’s the usual … Read more “Quick Cryptic 819 by Des”

This one took me 10:42, so I’m going to venture that it was tough for a Quicky, not the first time that Izetti has set us a challenge.  Then again, I’m notoriously bad at assessing … Read more “Quick Cryptic 814 by Izetti”

Good Friday, good puzzle.  Nothing too obscure in the answers, a nice spattering of anagrams, and most of the definitions were right there at the start of the clue (actually, ALL the across clues had … Read more “Quick Cryptic 809 by Tracy”

Pretty sure the only talking point today will be the error at 7dn on the Times website.  Like me, you probably got the “unlucky” message, raised an eyebrow and furiously revisited each of your parsings.  … Read more “Quick Cryptic 804 by Hawthorn – What went wrong?”

Possibly a relief for some after the last two days?  Dunno, but it took me just under 5 minutes.  I hesitate to offer an opinion on the relative ease or difficulty of the puzzle, but … Read more “Quick Cryptic 799 by Joker”

Not much to say today.  I think it was on the easier side, and I can’t see much that would raise a solver’s hackles.  Took me 4:56. Thanks Izetti.  Here’s how I parsed it all.  … Read more “Quick Cryptic 794 by Izetti”