Thanks to all who came yesterday. It was a great day. In total there were about 30 of us and it was nice that Mick Hodgkin (Times Puzzles editor) and Jason Crampton (Times Crossword editor) were able to join us. You can see some photos from the day on my blog here.
Author: Johninterred
Times Quick Cryptic No 3014 by Teazel
A neat and satisfying puzzle from Teazel today. It took me a little over an average time, as I disentangled some of the nice wordplay.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Monthly Club Special No 286 May 2025
The usual monthly delight of entertaining words from the dark corners of the dictionary (and different parts of the world) and inventive wordplay. Thank-you clever setter.
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1732 – 17th May
A neat Jumbo Cryptic with lots of entertaining clues
Summer Social 14th June 2025
A reminder that we are having another informal summer gathering on Saturday 14th June 2025 from 1200 at The George, Southwark. Do come along – all are welcome.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3002 by Juji
I thought this quite a gentle 3rd Quick Cryptic from new setter Juji. How did you all get on?
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “Going trekking”, here.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2990 by Breadman
A pleasing Quick Cryptic from Breadman today. There are a few tricky bits of wordplay to unravel here but I wasn’t delayed unduly.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Times Cryptic Jumbo No 1727 – 21st April
A slightly trickier than usual Jumbo for the Easter Monday holiday with some great clues.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2978 by Hurley
Some nice Friday QC fun from Hurley today with a couple of clever clues to test us. Were the horses frightened? Not in my stable, but others may have had more neighing.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Phil’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here.
Monthly Club Special No 285 – April 2025
Yet another delightful delve into the dark dungeons of the dictionary and wonderfully witty wordplay that makes the Monthly Club Special such a treat.