I worked at this for 50 minutes but eventually had to give up with two answers unresolved, and resorted to aids. One of them I might have stood a chance at as I have blogged … Read more “Times Cryptic 27902”
Author: jackkt
Times Quick Cryptic 1810 by Mara
Solving time: 7 minutes. This was fine puzzle to solve but when I was blogging it felt a bit repetitive in the type-of-clue department – 6 anagrams and 8 double meanings including 4 of the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1810 by Mara”
Times Cryptic 27896
Solving time: 30 minutes. Mostly straightforward, I believe, so let’s get on with it… As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} and [anagrinds, containment, reversal and other … Read more “Times Cryptic 27896”
Times Cryptic 27890
Considering the number of bits and pieces I didn’t know, I was pleased to complete this in 31 minutes. Rather heavy on classical stuff and soap operas. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, … Read more “Times Cryptic 27890”
Times Quick Cryptic 1800 by Hurley
Solving time: 10 minutes, but only just! There are a few clues that may be a bit tricky for newer solvers but there’s easy stuff too, hopefully sufficient to get some early answers in the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1800 by Hurley”
Difficult Quick Cryptics
Yesterday’s discussion of QC 1797 by Felix ran to some 84 items on 3 pages (very rare!) many of which were concerned with the level of difficulty with some saying they feel the puzzles are … Read more “Difficult Quick Cryptics”
Times Cryptic 27884
I got through this eventually in 55 minutes but it was touch and go at times as to whether I would finish without resorting to aids. I’m glad I didn’t give in to temptation or … Read more “Times Cryptic 27884”
Times Cryptic 27878
Solving time: 41 minutes. I found this one fairly straightforward but with one or two MERs along the way. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} and … Read more “Times Cryptic 27878”
Times Quick Cryptic 1790 by Orpheus
Solving time: 10 minutes with one wrong answer. When blogging I noticed there are rather a lot of containment clues – 7 out of 14 Acrosses and 3 Downs. I don’t think the puzzle would … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1790 by Orpheus”
Times Cryptic 27872
Solving time: 24 minutes. Very enjoyable without being particularly challenging. I raised an eyebrow a few times along the way. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} … Read more “Times Cryptic 27872”