The presence of three (3!) homophone clues distinguishes this worthy offering as much as anything else.
Author: Guy du Sable
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5169 by Dean Mayer — groovy thing
Solving this one required some neuronal plasticity (s t r e t c h), and I felt smarter when it was all worked out.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5167 by Robert Price — another kettle of fish
Only three anagrams this time, but hey, I’m not complaining!
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5165 by David McLean — Thumbs up!
This ride, as any with Harry at the wheel, was not without twists and turns, but as always it covered some interesting terrain
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5163 by Dean Mayer — Sentimental Journey
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.
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.