Solving time : 15 minutes. Thought I was going to be stuck for a while, but the last few rushed out. There were a number that I got from the definition alone and am still … Read more “Times 24554: as the 24 is to 22, so is 2 to funky cold 6”
Author: glh
Mephisto 2592: Paul McKenna
Well last weekend was a little bit of a Paul McKenna overload, with a new Auctor Listener puzzle, he also sent me an upcoming Mephisto to test-solve and this one. Head-spinning time. I found this … Read more “Mephisto 2592: Paul McKenna”
Times 24542 – confucius say man who get 14 in his 1 is going to shine his 20s
Solving time : 18 minutes, got off to a slow start, and then a flurry of solving starting on the left hand side and working towards the right. Stared at the anagram at 18 for … Read more “Times 24542 – confucius say man who get 14 in his 1 is going to shine his 20s”
Times 24530: two chances to use my new word!
Solving time : 15 minutes, but then some tense moments as I went to look up three answers that were kind of Hail Mary’s, one of which is unresolved. There’s some interesting stuff in here, … Read more “Times 24530: two chances to use my new word!”
Mephisto 2391 – Tim Moorey
I don’t recall that much about the solving of this one, I think I did it first thing in the morning last Sunday, I definitely had Chambers and Bradfords at hand and I think it … Read more “Mephisto 2391 – Tim Moorey”
Times 24518: in a 17 until we 6 to 5? And happy Earth Day.
Solving time : 27 minutes, which is a complete miracle, given that I started this off rather late after enjoying a delicious dinner and beer tasting. So I didn’t get to this until after several … Read more “Times 24518: in a 17 until we 6 to 5? And happy Earth Day.”
Times 24506 – online difficulty added
Solving time : 12 minutes, but should have been under 10 easily. I did this from the print version, and 1 down was listed as (5,5). An answer to the cryptic definition came readily, but … Read more “Times 24506 – online difficulty added”
Mephisto 2587 – Mike Laws
I missed doing the last two Mephistos since I have been on the road, and it sounds like I missed some real tough ones. I found this mostly straightforward, I managed about three quarters of … Read more “Mephisto 2587 – Mike Laws”
Times 24494:
Solving time : good question. After 13 minutes, working on the online version, I was down to the last two answers, 2 down and 8 across. I took a brain refresher break, and that didn’t … Read more “Times 24494:”
Times 24482 – my kingdom for a harmonica player?
Solving time : Did not finish! I am completely and utterly stuck on 3 down and I’m going to feel silly soon. This was overall a pretty frustrating experience, I got a phone call less … Read more “Times 24482 – my kingdom for a harmonica player?”