A fine puzzle, and what a neat grid, with two little knots of four letters cross-referenced both ways! That may have made this one of Dean’s easier ones, though it’s hard for me to say, … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic No 4879, 1 XII 2019, by Dean Mayer — Whelp,…”
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Sunday Times Cryptic No 4877, 17 XI 2019, by David McLean — Zing!
A good assortment of varied clues here, from hidden word to &lit, but only one involving reversal, which seems slightly unusual. Probably a pretty easy outing for most of the regulars. I do (ragnasam)* like … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic No 4877, 17 XI 2019, by David McLean — Zing!”
Sunday Times Cryptic No 4875, 3 XI 2019, by Robert Price — Trilling info from a whistle-blower!
I heartily enjoyed my time with this, which time I, as always, can’t put any number on. I forget what was on my SmartTV last Saturday as I leisurely strolled through the clues, but you … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic No 4875, 3 XI 2019, by Robert Price — Trilling info from a whistle-blower!”
Sunday Times Cryptic No 4873, 20 X 2019, by Dean Mayer — Make mine a double
As my FOI was IN ONE’S RIGHT MIND, and my third, after AIDA, was the other 15-letter answer, DELIRIUM TREMENS, I was off to a flying start. Now, I really like long answers, but especially … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic No 4873, 20 X 2019, by Dean Mayer — Make mine a double”
Sunday Times Cryptic 4871, 6 X 2019, by David McLean — In good form
Me, I’ve had a cold since last Saturday, but this puzzle is hale and hearty, and its wit could’ve cheered you up if you’d caught a chill with the onset of the season mentioned in … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4871, 6 X 2019, by David McLean — In good form”
Sunday Times Cryptic 4869, 22 IX 2019, by Robert Price — Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off
Not that there’s anything “off” about this puzzle. I found it generally satisfying, with a few interesting bits of vocab, and nothing to complain about. No, the title references my word of the day, PROROGUE, … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4869, 22 IX 2019, by Robert Price — Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off”
Sunday Times Cryptic 4867, 8 IX 2019, by Dean Mayer — Save the day
IN THIS DAY AND AGE—the latter being the Anthropocene—it behooves us to take a CONSERVATIONIST stance. Realistic forecasts of imminent change give me the WILLIES. Just look at what’s happening to our OCEANS. Is that … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4867, 8 IX 2019, by Dean Mayer — Save the day”
Sunday Times Cryptic 4865, 22 August 2019, by David McLean — Remain in Light
If memory serves, this wasn’t heavy lifting. But we were reminded (at least twice) of a topical matter so weighty it might make one want to resort to OPIUM or at least pay a visit … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4865, 22 August 2019, by David McLean — Remain in Light”
Sunday Times Cryptic 4863, Aug. 10 ’19, by Robert Price — “I can do that time standing on my head!”
This was very enjoyable, and maybe a bit harder than the last one by Bob that I blogged. My COD is 5, can you see why? My title is a (loose) reference to the clue … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4863, Aug. 10 ’19, by Robert Price — “I can do that time standing on my head!””
Sunday Times Cryptic 4861, July 28 2019, by Dean Mayer — “an ultimate dim Thule”
I wasn’t at the top of my game—the heat must have been getting to me—as I at first inked in SOUND POLLUTION for the rather obvious 9. Still, this was more of a stroll than … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4861, July 28 2019, by Dean Mayer — “an ultimate dim Thule””