What a delightful crossword from Orpheus. As you will see below, I had great fun with the lovely surface readings of the clues, some of which were quite witty. There were a couple of words … Read more “Times Quick Crossword No 1049 by Orpheus”
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Times Quick Cryptic No 1039 by Tracy
After yesterday’s trickier than usual crossword, we have another testing one, courtesy of Tracy. Testing? Well this made me, at least, think more. I liked that it included a smattering of more difficult clues, which … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1039 by Tracy”
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1307 – 3 Feb 18
Following my previous New Year’s Day Jumbo to blog, which was an absolute cracker, I find I once again have a great crossword to decipher and comment on. It took me about an hour, which … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1307 – 3 Feb 18”
Times Quick Crossword No 1029 by Hawthorn
I think this is my first opportunity to do the blog for a Hawthorn crossword. And it is a very nicely crafted puzzle too. It took me just about an average time, so, by my … Read more “Times Quick Crossword No 1029 by Hawthorn”
Times Quick Cryptic No 1019 by Joker
I always enjoy Joker’s puzzles and this is no exception. Nothing too 8a or 23a, I think – I got home in well under my average time, but there were a couple of tricky ones … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1019 by Joker”
Times Quick Cryptic 1009 by Mara
A neat and satisfying puzzle from Mara, perhaps slightly harder than usual, I think, as it took me about 1 1/2 minutes over average. Do tell us how you got on. Plenty of fairly straightforward … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1009 by Mara”
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1302 – 1 Jan 2018, What was this blogger’s first New Year’s Resolution?
This being published on New Year’s Day, it behoves me to wish you all the best for 2018, even though you wont get to read this until after the answers have been published on 13th … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1302 – 1 Jan 2018, What was this blogger’s first New Year’s Resolution?”
Times Quick Cryptic 999 by Izetti – Goldilocks does the Quickie
Number 999… Woo. I wonder if we will get anything extraordinary on Monday? Meanwhile, here we have another great crossword from Izetti. Just the right mix of easy and not so easy clues to make … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 999 by Izetti – Goldilocks does the Quickie”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1297 – What is large, grey, and wears glass slippers?
‘Tis the season to be jolly… I’m getting to rather enjoy blogging the Jumbo. Yes, it’s a lot of clues (and a lot of work for the setter!), but I get two weeks to do … Read more “Times Cryptic Jumbo 1297 – What is large, grey, and wears glass slippers?”
Times Quick Cryptic 989 by Pedro – La-la-land?
I’m not sure if there’s something going on here, with LA or AL appearing in no less than nine of the answers. Or maybe I’m just imagining it. Whatever. A nice teaser from Pedro today … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 989 by Pedro – La-la-land?”