Several of these kept me guessing a while. There were three unknowns, from the worlds of sports, entomology and botany.
Author: Guy du Sable
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5137 by Robert Price — bloody good
I don’t remember having much trouble with this one, once I finally got started. It is, at least, all clear on looking back.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5135 by David McLean — “be careful today”?
Although this was a Harry Sunday, I didn’t struggle much, assisted no doubt by the generous helping of anagrams (seven!).
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5133 by Dean Mayer — Some twists and turns
…but overall rather straightforward, I thought, a quicker than usual trip from Dean.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5131 by Robert Price — lies on TV?!
Some tasty stuff served up here, and it all went down fairly easy.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5129 by David McLean — didn’t fail to impress
I had an issue or two with this one, but nothing that impaired my considerable enjoyment.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5127 by Dean Mayer — neural plasticity test
I think I passed! A few definitions—as parts of clues and for an entire answer—really had me stretching.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5125 by Robert Price — Common Sense?
Entertaining, and educational too—seemed a bit harder than the last challenge from Bob. Some clues are surely going to be easier, though, for residents of the UK.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5123 by David McLean — Stumped? In a pickle?
Relax, take your time. Sunday’s fun day! We’ve got games, drinks, drugs, a little fooling around…
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5121 by Dean Mayer — allow me to elaborate…
This wasn’t a piece of cake, but it was clearly fresh.