A fairly straightforward 10 minute solve with rather more double meaning clues than usual – 6 in all. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} and [anagrinds, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1670 by Mara”
Author: jackkt
Times Cryptic 27728
I completed all but 14dn and 20ac in 26 minutes, but when I hadn’t solved them within my 30 minute target I decided to set the puzzle aside and return to it later. This tactic … Read more “Times Cryptic 27728”
Times Cryptic 27722
A substantial defeat for me on this one. I managed all but four answers in 25 minutes and then after much agonising over the remainder I noticed I had a wrong answer which I corrected … Read more “Times Cryptic 27722”
LJ intrusion
Today when viewing my QC blog I am seeing this between the end of the blog itself and the first comment. It’s very annoying. Is everyone else seeing it too? Interestingly I don’t see it … Read more “LJ intrusion”
Times Quick Cryptic 1660 by Wurm
My solving time was 9 minutes for all but 1ac, which after a further 5 I abandoned hope and resorted to aids as I knew it was a word I would never come up with … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1660 by Wurm”
Times Cryptic 27716
Apart from my solving time of 32 minutes I can’t think of anything to add here ahead of the blog so I shall just let it speak for itself. As usual definitions are underlined in … Read more “Times Cryptic 27716”
Times Cryptic 27710
I completed most of this well within my target half-hour, then got stuck and after 45 minutes I gave up and resorted to aids to find the answer to my LOI at 27ac. I don’t … Read more “Times Cryptic 27710”
Times Quick Cryptic 1650 by Hurley
This is my 200th blog of a Quick Cryptic and my solving time was 9 minutes. I don’t hold the record btw, as that belongs by a country mile to Chrisw93 who will post his … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1650 by Hurley”
QC League Table of difficulty by Setter (June 2020)
Nobody has asked for it this time round, but undeterred I bring you an update of my analysis of QC difficulty levels by Setter. It’s based entirely on my own solving times and whether or … Read more “QC League Table of difficulty by Setter (June 2020)”
Times Cryptic 27704
Solving time: 36 minutes. This is my 450th blog of 15×15 puzzles – the first having been posted on 23rd November 2007. I remember sweating blood over the early ones but the process became much … Read more “Times Cryptic 27704”