After Juno’s very tricky QC yesterday, we have another tricky one from Mara today. Some nebulous definitions and deceptive wordplay made it slow going for me But there were some good clues along the way. I particularly liked 18A, 6D and 10D. Thank-you Mara. How did you all get on?
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2419 by Felix
Today we have a QC from Felix. A little on the tricky side of average but not overly so, I think, going by my time of 5:57. Thank-you Felix. How did you all get on?
It being Felix as our setter, we have come to expect a theme/Nina in the grid. Can you find it?
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “Playtime” (and details of our London get together a week tomorrow) here.
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1617 – 27th May 2023
My turn to blog the Jumbo again already? With three bank holidays this month they’ve come thick and fast! I found this one relatively 1A but fun, finishing in an sub-average time of just over 35 minutes. Thank-you setter. How did you all get on?
Table Editing in Blogs
A message for all bloggers. I don’t know if you have found this irritating too, but I find that when editing accidentally moving the mouse while it is on a border in the blog tables of clues and answers changes the line spacing/rowsize/column widths with unpredictable results (it adds inline styling). This can lead to inconsistent spacing between lines, for example.
I have found that this behaviour can be switched off via a configuration option. I have tested it on our test site and it seems to work. If nobody objects in the next day or two I will change the setting in the live site too. [Update: Change now made. Let me know if it causes you any problems].
Times Quick Cryptic No 2409 by Kenny
Today we have a Quick Crossword from the occasional setter Kenny, his second of the year. On the tricky side of average it took me 6:33 finishing with 4D, which was my COD, although I liked 8A and 21D too.
We know Kenny is one of our crossword editor’s pseudonyms and have come to expect a Nina. Can you spot today’s?
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword (and news of a London get later this month) here. If anyone is interested in our previous offerings you can find an index to all 78 here.
Monthly Club Special No 20272 – May 2023
It’s that time of month again. A new Monthly Club Special and the answers to last month’s revealed… and blogged. This one took me an age, but I got there in the end. Lots of lovely words and chewy wordplay to enjoy as usual. Thank-you clever setter for the entertainment.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2399 by Izetti
Welcome again, for my 3rd Quick Cryptic blog in a row, to our old friend Izetti. I expect that many, seeing the dreaded portcullis grid and Izetti’s name at the top thought this might be quite a struggle. But that wasn’t my experience. Thank-you Izetti. How did you all get on?
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “It’s Raining” (and news of a London get together in June) here.
Times Bank Holiday Cryptic Jumbo No 1612 – 1st May
This, the second of our two holiday weekend Jumbos, was, I think, even easier than Saturday’s. Little to frighten the horses, although there is some tricky general knowledge and one word spelt oddly. An enjoyable solve. Thank-you setter.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2389 by Izetti
Today we are treated, once again, to a Friday Quick Crypric from Izetti. Being fortunate enough to know all the required general knowledge, I managed to sail through this in very nearly a clean sweep. Thank-you Izetti. How did you all get on?
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword (and news of a London get together in June) here.
Monthly Club Special No 20271 – Apr 2023
It’s the Monthly Club Special again and another great challenge of exotic and interesting words and entertaining wordplay.