Author: jackkt

Solving time: 50 minutes. An enjoyable solve but spoiled a little by an incorrect published answer which I hope Times management will put right during the day. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, … Read more “Times Cryptic 27920”

Solving time: 30 minutes. There were quite a few less than familiar words here but the wordplay was always helpful and fair so they didn’t delay me long. Yesterday Ulaca dedicated his blog to Jim Biggin … Read more “Times Cryptic 27914”

My solving time of 55 minutes is evidence that I didn’t find this at all easy despite there being a handful of clues that would not be out of place in a Quick Cryptic. There’s … Read more “Times Cryptic 27908”

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”

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”

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”