Author: JerryW

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.

Hello again. This Jumbo was a steady solve. It had some good clues but seemed to have an extraordinary number of clues where alternate letters are removed, and similar. What did you think? Please, do … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1703 – 23 November 2024”

Hello again. I solved this jumbo en route to the Championships, a fortnight ago, in the (forlorn) hope that it would sharpen me up for the crosswords to come. There, I was told that it … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1698 – 19 October 2024: wonderful stuff.”

Hello again. This Jumbo I thought was about average difficulty, a tidy and workmanlike effort. No issues or complaints really from me, which is good work if you are setting a jumbo with 60+ clues. … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1693 – 14 Sept 2024”