I found the top half far more difficult than the bottom half, which was of course frustrating as I was looking forward to seeing if there was a pun in the top row, and Paul … Read more “Mephisto 2909 – Paul McKenna”
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Times 26428 – lobster’s off, would you like a slimy fish or perhaps some duck?
Solving time : 10:45 on the club timer – I’m only the second to solve the puzzle at this point, and while that isn’t my best time, it’s by far my best time this week. … Read more “Times 26428 – lobster’s off, would you like a slimy fish or perhaps some duck?”
Mephisto 2907 – Don Manley
Fun breezy offering this week, I thought. Contains one of my favorite words to misspell at 1 down (always forget the second A), and every barred-grid solver’s favorite rock at 10 across. My only real … Read more “Mephisto 2907 – Don Manley”
Times 26416. When is an orange not a paper-pusher?
Solving time : 8:23, so either this one was on the beginner’s slopes, or I was really on the setter’s wavelength, or both. It didn’t hurt that I’d seen almost the exact same clue that … Read more “Times 26416. When is an orange not a paper-pusher?”
Mephisto 2905 – Tim Moorey
I found this one considerably more difficult than the last few, and there are a few that complete understanding of is eluding me, but hopefully once I start writing this up all will become clearish. … Read more “Mephisto 2905 – Tim Moorey”
Times 26404: people, places and things!
Solving time : 22:30, which has me first on the club timer, though it is early days. I struggled mightily with this one and was on the verge of looking up a few of the … Read more “Times 26404: people, places and things!”
Mephisto 2903 – Paul McKenna
I did this in one fairly short sitting during an break in a play I’m performing in. I have a few question marks around the grid, which usually means gaps in the wordplay, so hopefully … Read more “Mephisto 2903 – Paul McKenna”
Times 26392 – at least all the little squares are on the grid
Solving time : 10:54, and since I’ve already been to a show and had three pints, I’m going to call that pretty good. Not sure if anyone else had the same problem, but when I … Read more “Times 26392 – at least all the little squares are on the grid”
Mephisto 2901 – Don Manley
It’s been a long week, so I don’t remember too much about solving this one. I think I started it over coffee and finished it off during breaks in a show I was rehearsing (we … Read more “Mephisto 2901 – Don Manley”
Times 26380 – the crossword that came to dinner
Solving time : According to the club timer, 27:46, but there is a bit of a story here. I’m in dress rehearsals for a production of The Man Who Came To Dinner and I finally … Read more “Times 26380 – the crossword that came to dinner”