The usual delectation of weird words and tricky wordplay.
Author: Johninterred
Times Quick Cryptic No 2714 by Corelli – When a Nina is not a Nina
We have a sparkling quick crossword from the late Corelli today with several characteristically witty clues. Furthermore, it being a Corelli puzzle, we probably have a Nina. I think I’ve found it, but it is a bit mysterious.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “The City? Great! You said when?”, here
Sign of The Times Cryptic No 1
Well that was fun! I was surprised to find I’m not as much of a fossil as I thought. Unlike the usual crosswords, your reference for answers is Google, not the usual dictionaries.
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1678 – 8th June
I’m standing in for Jerry this week as he walks the Pennine Way for a 4th time. Good luck to him with that. I got a bit of an easier one to blog than last week’s and it took me an about average time.
Times for The Times Summer Gathering.
Thanks to all who came on Saturday. It was a great day.
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1677 – 1st June
This was a cracker of Jumbo Cryptic with lots of zany and witty definitions and clever wordplay. It took me twice as long as an average Jumbo and was twice as much fun.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2702 by Teazel
For once a relatively gentle Friday Quick Cryptic from Teazel today, if my experience is anything to go by. Thank-you Teazel!
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Richard Rogan – RIP
I’m sorry to have to bring you the sad news that Richard Rogan, The Times crossword editor, died at the weekend following a heart attack a week earlier. Update 6th June : His obituary in The Times today can be found here
Monthly Club Special No 274 – May 2024
Once more the Monthly Club Special provides us with a feast of exotic words clued by inventive and entertaining wordplay.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2690 by Teazel
Teazel provides us today with a neat Quick Cryptic that is a bit tricky in parts.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.