My solving time for this one was off the scale. There were five answers, two of them intersecting, that were beyond my ken, and another two I needed aids to come up with, so technically … Read more “Times Cryptic 26492”
Author: jackkt
Times Cryptic 26486
I’ve no exact timing for this one as I solved it in two sessions and managed to lose track, but I’m sure it wasn’t less than 40 minutes. Very enjoyable on the whole with one … Read more “Times Cryptic 26486”
Times Quick Cryptic 630 by Joker
Much of this seemed straightforward but there were one or two tricky bits that needed careful thought e.g. the second ‘unch’ (unchecked letter) at 22ac where one has to decide whether it’s the first or … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 630 by Joker”
Times Cryptic 26480
50 minutes for this one which was enjoyable enough to solve but when I came to blog it I was struck by a run of very general definitions that spoiled the feel of it for … Read more “Times Cryptic 26480”
Quick Cryptic 624 by Joker
I’m standing in again as the vacancy for a Friday blogger has not yet been filled. If anyone’s interested in taking this on regularly please let me know and I shall pass it on. 10 … Read more “Quick Cryptic 624 by Joker”
Times Cryptic 26474
I needed more than an hour to complete this one and would rate it as the most difficult weekday puzzle for some time. Only one word and one abbreviation were unknown to me but there … Read more “Times Cryptic 26474”
Times Quick Cryptic 620 by Mara
I needed 14 minutes to complete this one and have to say I found it quite hard, though looking back on it when blogging I am unable to explain why. There’s one possibly unfamiliar answer … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 620 by Mara”
Times Quick Cryptic 619 by Hurley
As Emma (emu66)’s stint as blogger has come to an end I am covering Friday Quickies for the moment. I had a few problems getting started on this one and lost several minutes hopping around … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 619 by Hurley”
Times Cryptic 26468
This one took me 25 minutes so I expect some very fast times from the regular hares. Whilst solving I made a note that the bird at 8dn was unknown but I checked later and … Read more “Times Cryptic 26468”
Times Cryptic 26465
I’m subbing for Verlaine today as he’s sleeping in a tent in a field somewhere, I believe, so I’m afraid those who have come here for their usual Friday fix of wit and erudition are … Read more “Times Cryptic 26465”