A bit of a tester to finish the week from Felix, I think. I was held up at the end by my LOI 1A, not knowing the Dickensian character despite the hint in another clue. … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1729 by Felix”
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Times Cryptic Jumbo 1462 – 3rd October
I think this may be the most entertaining Jumbo crossword I’ve had the pleasure of blogging. Packed full of amusing and inventive wordplay and deceptive definitions, it was, I think, significantly harder than usual, taking … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1462 – 3rd October”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1719 by Joker
This was a good solid Quick Cryptic to finish the week. I didn’t find it as hard as the last two days and finished just a whisker under my target time of 5 minutes. I … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1719 by Joker”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1709 by Alfie
Today’s quick crossword is from Alfie, a setter who always (under that pseudonym) provides a crossword with an alphabetical twist. And indeed this one has too, as hinted at by 1A and 11A. I’ll not … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1709 by Alfie”
Times Bank Holiday Cryptic Jumbo 1457 – 31st August
I found this Bank Holiday entertainment a little on the easy side finishing in under 38 minutes despite being held up for quite a while by my last 4, but it is enlivened by some … Read more “Times Bank Holiday Cryptic Jumbo 1457 – 31st August”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1699 by Mara
A neat quick crossword from Mara today with a good variety of clues. Nothing too tricky, I think, but you do need to “lift and separate” a couple of times – COD to one of … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1699 by Mara”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1689 by Izetti
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”
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”