A fairly gentle quick crossword, I think, from Wurm today to ease us into the weekend, although there are a couple of tricks that might catch some. Lots of anagram practice here, with an anagram … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1859 by Wurm”
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Times Quick Cryptic No 1849 by Tracy
At the time of writing the setter of this puzzle wasn’t declared in the online version, but jackkt tells us in the comments it is Tracy. I thought it on the whole a very pleasant, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1849 by Tracy”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1487 – 13th March
I thought this quite an entertaining Jumbo. It had a fair smattering of easier clues to help you populate the grid but also a few trickier ones with deceptive definitions or ingenious wordplay. As usual, … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1487 – 13th March”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1839 by Izetti
A typically smooth but testing Quick Cryptic from Don today. He certainly kept me on my toes with one or two tricky clues that needed all my experience to navigate. Never one to just follow … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1839 by Izetti”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1829 by Tracy
A neat and friendly Quick Crossword from Tracy today to end the week. 4A was my first one in and it went fairly smoothly for me after that, finishing, appropriately with 1DÂ in just a … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1829 by Tracy”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1819 by Mara
An enjoyable but tricky test from Mara today to end the week. Some lovely clues with no less than 6 ticks in my copy. Not easy in parts, though, and I suspect some less-experienced solvers … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1819 by Mara”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1482 – 6th February
A rather middle-of-the-road Jumbo, I thought; many of the clues clues wouldn’t be out of place in a Quick Cryptic, I suspect. But, as usual, there are still a couple of unknowns to expose my … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1482 – 6th February”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1809 by Oink
A fairly gentle Quick Crossword, I think, from Oink to end the week today. I always enjoy an Oink puzzle, and this one was as fun as ever. It also includes a trademark porcine clue … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1809 by Oink”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1799 by Joker
Joker is our Friday setter this week and he has given us a typically neat quick cryptic with plenty of concise clues, which I enjoy. I liked the beer that gives you wind and the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1799 by Joker”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1477 – 2nd January
I know I asked for more tricky ones when I blogged Jumbo 1442… and, lucky me, I got it in spades this time. “A bit of a beast” one or two of my pals have … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1477 – 2nd January”