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”
Author: Johninterred
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”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1759 by Pedro
Pedro provides us with today’s mental workout. I don’t know about you, but I found it quite difficult and it took me over 50% over my target time finishing in 7:52. The clues are quite … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1759 by Pedro”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1467 – 7th November
I thought this was about a middle of the road Jumbo – maybe slightly harder given my time was nearer an hour than my usual 45 minutes. Several clues went over my head at the … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1467 – 7th November”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1749 by Teazel
I find that for the second blog in a row I am treated to a Teazel puzzle to blog. Unlike last time, I didn’t find this on the harder side and sailed through it unscathed, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1749 by Teazel”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1739 by Teazel
Happy Friday everyone. I’ve found several of Teazel’s recent quick crosswords quite tricky and today was no exception. It is one of those grids where none of the first letters of the Downs at the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1739 by Teazel”