Pretty sure I’ve never done a Dean puzzle any easier than this (there are seven anagrams!), but it is also among those I’ve enjoyed the most.
Author: Guy du Sable
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5161 by Robert Price — this, that and… the other
A couple “naughty” clues make this a typical Sunday, and the wit and elegance of the setting a typical Price outing.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5159 by David McLean — hard cheese
This wasn’t my favorite Harry puzzle, though it has its moments—including a (flawless!) &lit.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5157 by Dean Mayer — ¡Viva Panamá!
This was a spring zephyr—really a breeze—still quite entertaining for all of the ease.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5155 by Robert Price — Sláinte!
A lively and very timely mid-March offering.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5153 by David McLean — ring a bell?
I struggled more with this than my last two bouts with Harry.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5151 by Dean Mayer — get a cue
This seemed on the easier end of the Dean spectrum. Still a smashing time!
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5149 by Robert Price — writing’s on the wall
There are many very elegantly composed clues here, as usual with this setter.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5147 by David McLean — mystery equations
This one took some work!
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5145 by Dean Mayer — You’re not losing your mind
This was harder than the last two that I’ve blogged. The clues are as usual quite succinct and very often deceptive by the most subtle kinds of misdirection.