Author: jackkt

I’m not sure why I needed 51 minutes to complete this one as on reflection some of the clues that might not have been out of place in a QC. However things usually seem much … Read more “Times Cryptic 27332”

Solving time: 55 minutes. All but one answer in the NW went in very easily but I struggled through most of the remainder of the puzzle. There were several unknowns either in answers or wordplay and … Read more “Times Cryptic 27326”

This puzzle had a strange feel to it but I completed it in 24 minutes so it didn’t present much of a challenge. Having said that, I have to admit to one error at 6dn which I … Read more “Times Cryptic 27320”

I had a few problems with this one, including ages spent staring at my LOI (8dn)  which for some reason eluded me. I got there eventually in 46 minutes. There seem to be a lot … Read more “Times Cryptic 27314”

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”

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”

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”