Solving time: 8 minutes. I hesitate to say this was easy but my timing indicates that I found it so. I think the clue construction is mostly straighforward but there could be a few pieces … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1320 by Breadman”
Author: jackkt
Times Cryptic 27308
I found some of this very tough having taken 6 full minutes to come up with my first answer. I gave myself a break about 40 minutes in and then forgot to record my total time … Read more “Times Cryptic 27308”
Times Cryptic 27302
45 minutes. The left side went in easily enough and many of the clues might have appeared in a QC without causing too many problems, but I struggled a little more with some on the … Read more “Times Cryptic 27302”
Times Quick Cryptic 1310 by Joker
I needed 9 minutes for this and having written the blog it all seemed pretty straightforward but others may disagree and all opinions are welcome. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics, {deletions and … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1310 by Joker”
Times Cryptic 27296
I found this rather tricky and needed 47 minutes to complete it, but it was enormously enjoyable with a number of very inventive devices and an inspired cryptic clue at 22ac that made me laugh. As … Read more “Times Cryptic 27296”
Times Cryptic 27290
My solving time was 33 minutes, so on the easy side but nevertheless a technical DNF for me as I gave up on my LOI at 1dn and resorted to aids. As usual definitions are … Read more “Times Cryptic 27290”
Times Quick Cryptic 1300 by Tracy
Solving time: 9 minutes. I think this is mostly straightforward, with only one meaning of a word unknown to me, but less experienced solvers may find it takes some unravelling. As usual definitions are underlined … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1300 by Tracy”
Times subscriptions
I’m starting this thread in case others have received a letter as I did this morning (Saturday 2 March) effectively doubling the cost of my subscription to The Times from next month. Update Monday 4th … Read more “Times subscriptions”
Times Cryptic 27284
I hope I was not alone in finding this very hard. My solving time was off the scale (84 minutes, if you must know) much of which was spent stuck, gazing at the page completely baffled, … Read more “Times Cryptic 27284”
Times Cryptic 27278
I forgot to note my finishing time but, whilst not finding this puzzle exactly easy, I didn’t have too many problems and would estimate I spent between half-an-hour and 45 minutes on it. There seems to … Read more “Times Cryptic 27278”