Author: JerryW

Solving Time: 19 mins, a steady solve without ever getting too bogged down. Although I enjoyed this I thought it had one or two rather loose bits that twenty years ago would pass happily but … Read more “Times Crossword 25,834 – Divine”

Solving Time: Once again I won’t say, but this was very easy and should not be taken as a guide to what will be offered on finals day. I have again been unable to extract … Read more “Times Crossword 25,819 – Times Crossword Championship, fourth qualifier”

Solving Time: 24 minutes; about average for a blogging day. When I typed the result into the club website to check it was all correct, I was surprised to find myself in first place, the … Read more “Times Crossword 25,822 – What the Dickens?”

Solving Time: Let us just say, this was very easy. I had intended to give the clues as well as the answers, but all I have access to is a .pdf emailed me by a … Read more “Times Crossword 25,810 – Third Championship Qualifier”

Solving Time: About 25 minutes, plus extra time puzzling over 29ac. Overall I think this crossword could pass as today’s, if you see what I mean. I would have solved it the first time round, … Read more “Times Crossword June 11 2014 – Vintage Edition 30385”

Solving Time: 16 minutes, so pretty fast for me for a blogging day, albeit with one or two not yet parsed. Still I was pleased. I suspect there may be some fairly quick times today, … Read more “Times Crossword 25,798 – pick any one from two…”

Solving Time: About 15 minutes for this – it is not hard, as we have come to expect from a qualifier. However, I found it a very entertaining crossword, well produced and with some exceptionally … Read more “Times Crossword 25,786 – Second Championship Qualifier”

Solving Time: After the debacle with the 1961 effort last month, it was a relief to move into the 1970s today and a crossword much more to my taste. I rattled through it all in … Read more “Times Crossword 30176 – What a difference a decade makes..”