It’s a while since I got to blog an Izetti. In the past it has always been a pleasure and today is no exception. Lovely smooth surfaces, crystal clear wordlay and nothing 10A. I managed … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1689 by Izetti”
Author: Johninterred
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1452 – 1st August
Let me see now. What do I remember about soving this nearly 2 weeks ago? Notes on my paper copy say I was all but done in 40 minutes but then took nearly another 10 … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1452 – 1st August”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1679 by Wurm
A nice middle-of-the-road Quick Cryptic to end the week from Wurm today which I finished in just under my target time of 5 minutes. Nothing too obscure, I think, but a couple of tricky cryptic … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1679 by Wurm”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1669 by Breadman
Not the easiest of Quick Crosswords today, I think, with quite a range of general knowledge needed including a Japanese healing technique, an anti-ship missile, a medicinal herb, a film director and geography from around … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1669 by Breadman”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1659 by Tracy
I found this not as hard as Pedro’s yesterday, but still a tricky enough challenge from Tracy today to end the week. There are one or two stretchy definitions and an unusual double anagram, but … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1659 by Tracy”
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1447 – 27th June
I really should write my introduction to my Jumbo blogs while the crossword is fresh in my memory. I see that it took me 44 minutes, which is about average for me, I think. Plenty … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1447 – 27th June”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1649 by Pedro – Sing along with me
A fun Quick Crossword with a gentle theme from Pedro today. It took an about average time for me of 5 1/4 minutes, although I think one or two clues are maybe on the tricky … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1649 by Pedro – Sing along with me”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1639 by Izetti
Today’s quickie from Izetti is fairly straightforward, I think, yet still with his characteristic smooth surfaces. No less than 6 anagrams and a cryptic definition that is barely cryptic along with generous wordplay make this … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1639 by Izetti”
Times Bank Holiday Cryptic Jumbo 1442 – 25 May
This Jumbo was a proper workout to keep us busy on a Bank Holiday instead of getting too close to others on the beach. I had a meagre 12 answers after reading through all the … Read more “Times Bank Holiday Cryptic Jumbo 1442 – 25 May”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1629 by Tracy
Well hello everybody and welcome to this Friday’s Quick Crossword. Tracy is our setter today. I found this a bit of a curate’s egg and will be interested to hear everyone else got on. It’s … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1629 by Tracy”