A neat Jumbo Cryptic with lots of entertaining clues
Author: Johninterred
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.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2966 by Hurley
A neat proper Quick Cryptic from the ever-reliable Hurley after yesterday’s toughie.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “The Hills Are Alive”, here.
Times Jumbo Cryptic No 1722 – 22 March
I don’t remember much about solving this pleasant Jumbo but doing the blog, though, reminded me that it contains a number of witty definitions and a couple of pieces of clever wordplay. Nice one. Thank-you setter.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2954 by Dangle
Today we have just the second Quick Cryptic by Dangle… and what a great Quick Cryptic it is.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword here