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!”
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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””
Sunday Times Cryptic 4859, Bastille Day 2019, by David McLean — Very light
Sitting by a fierce fan on this first day of the latest US heat wave, I’m very glad that this one is so easy to write up. It also seems calculated to make me wish … Read more “Sunday Times Cryptic 4859, Bastille Day 2019, by David McLean — Very light”