Author: JerryW

Hello again. I liked this one. Not too easy, not too hard, with some very neat clues and generally good surfaces. The sort of crossword where if you think a clue is wrong, it is … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1748 – 25 August 2025”

Hello again. This Jumbo I thought was a little harder than average. It has some neat clues, no serious queries, and some shockingly bad surface readings.

Hello again. A nice, straightforward jumbo with some classy surface readings and no queries, once I had 4dn sorted. I don’t record times but I managed it in a single sitting, despite my short attention … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1738 – 21 June 2025”

Hello again. This Jumbo was a steady solve, with several neat clues and nothing I can find to object to. What do you think? Please, do feel free to ask questions or comment as required. … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1733 – 24 May 2025”

Hello again. I thought this Jumbo was excellent with enough easier clues to get you going and some cleverer ones to provide the entertainment.

Hello again. This Jumbo I thought was about average, but a bit of a potpourri with some neat clues and some not so neat – and some dreadful surfaces in clues like 13, 22, 29, … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1723 – 29 March 2025”

Hello again. This Jumbo I found to be a steady solve, though there did seem to be quite a few clues, CDs and DDs where once you have the answer it is obvious, but if not, not..

Hello again. It seems no time at all since my last blog… it is a consequence of all these dratted public holidays that tend to litter this part of the calendar. No worries though, I enjoyed this clever effort. Fine surfaces, all good stuff.

Hello again. This Jumbo I thought was a steady solve, nothing too obscure or esoteric. Some neat clues and excellent surface readings. I liked it.