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 1D in just a … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1829 by Tracy”
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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”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1789 by Izetti
Once again I have the pleasure of blogging a Friday QC from Izetti. A relatively gentle crossword today with plenty of starter clues and nothing too tricky, I think – it took me just a … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1789 by Izetti”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1779 by Izetti
A Happy New Year to all! To usher in the new year of Quick Cryptic crosswords we have our old friend Izetti. An entertaining puzzle with smooth surfaces as we have come to expect. One … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1779 by Izetti”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1472 – 12th December
Compliments of the season to you all! Turkey sandwich anyone? A fairly gentle Jumbo here from two weeks ago but with a bit of a sting in the tail. At the end 34A had me … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1472 – 12th December”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1769 by Orpheus
Orpheus is the provider of our Quick Crossword today. I found it not as hard as the last two I blogged, although I suspect a couple of bits of less common vocabulary may lead to … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1769 by Orpheus”