Author: jackkt

Much of this went in smoothly but I had some problems  in the SW corner and became bogged down so that I finished way over my target half-hour. Also I discovered a careless error at 3dn … Read more “Times Cryptic 27560”

Solving time: 54  minutes with major delays towards the end in the NE segment, but most of it had been completed within my half-hour target. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and … Read more “Times Cryptic 27554”

Solving time: 39 minutes. There’s nothing outstanding here but it’s workmanlike and enjoyable enough, and quite welcome as I begin to recover from the excesses of Christmas. I’ve resolved not to stay up late tonight … Read more “Times Cryptic 27548”

Solving time: Forgot to record it. Merry Christmas one and all! As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} and [anagrinds, containment, reversal and other indicators in square … Read more “Times Cryptic 27542”

Solving time: 48 minutes with one resort to aids. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} and [anagrinds, containment, reversal and other indicators in square ones]. I … Read more “Times Cryptic 27536”

Solving time: Off the scale, and as I start to write my blog I still have at least 4 clues unparsed so we shall see what develops along the way. Edit later: I got all … Read more “Times Cryptic 27530”

Solving time: 47 miniutes. It’s a pangram. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and substitutions are in curly brackets} and [anagrinds, containment, reversal and other indicators in square ones]. I usually omit … Read more “Times Cryptic 27524”