We have reached the last Quick Cryptic of the year, so Happy New Year to all our solvers and setters when it comes tonight. Our setter today is Breadman and I found this mostly straightforward … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 2039 by Breadman”
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Times Quick Cryptic No 2029 by Mara
Today I got my second Mara Quick Crossword in a row to blog. It’s another good one, and I enjoyed savouring the clues as I compiled the blog. We are treated to a rare reverse … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 2029 by Mara”
Times Quick Cryptic No 2021 by Mara
It’s my turn to come off the blogging team substitutes’ bench again today for this crossword of the year – or is it just the year of the crossword? Yes, we’ve reached Quick Cryptic number … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 2021 by Mara”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1527 – 20th November
I found this Jumbo very straightforward, taking only 24 1/2 minutes, which is possibly my fastest, maybe because, for once, there was nothing unknown. But it was no less fun for that. Clues that got … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1527 – 20th November”
Times Quick Cryptic No 2019 by Corelli – Yes I saw Lisa
A lovely middle-of-the-road quick cryptic to end the week from Corelli that took what is, for me, an average time of about 5 1/2 minutes. A few trickily disguised definitions caused me a bit of … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 2019 by Corelli – Yes I saw Lisa”
Times Quick Cryptic No 2011 by Tracy
As your regular Tuesday blogger Chris is away for a while, I’ve come off the substitutes’ bench to fill his slot today. When I printed out this crossword from Tracy, I was struck by the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 2011 by Tracy”
Times Quick Cryptic No 2009 by Rodney
This was fun. A rare appearance, only his third as far as I can see, for today’s setter Rodney. Lots of smooth surfaces and witty clues. I was held up only by the SW corner … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 2009 by Rodney”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1999 by Joker
A neat and pleasant Quick Cryptic from Joker today to finish the week’s Times series. Some gentle clueing, I think, helped me complete this in my fastest time for a while. I liked the building … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1999 by Joker”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1522 – 16th October
I found this an entertaining Jumbo of about average diffculty; (almost) nothing to frighten the horses and a number of clues that had me smiling. I was finished all bar 1 in about 37 minutes, … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1522 – 16th October”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1989 by Izetti
A crossword from our old cruciverbal adversary Izetti today to end this week’s series of Times Quick Cryptics. I enjoyed this a lot, particularly 22A and the smattering of cleverly vague definitions that made them … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1989 by Izetti”