Hi everyone. I feared this would be a toughie when my first pass of the across clues yielded little. However, I’m often just a bit slow to get going and the downs proved more fruitful. All in all, an excellent enjoyment/time ratio – thanks setter!
Author: Kitty
Times Quick Cryptic 3118 by Trelawney – International Day for Failure
Hi everybody. Trelawney has taken us on a bit of an international tour, so I sought inspiration for the blog title by typing “international” into a search engine and looking at the autocomplete suggestions. This was when I discovered that October 13th is International Day for Failure. Thanks Trelawney!
Times Quick Cryptic 3106 by Alex – they fight and bite
Hi all. Thanks to Alex for an enjoyable puzzle as usual.
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1750 – 6 September 2025
Hello. It took around an hour for me to reach my last three, but I then had to use aids. No complaints though. Thanks setter.
Times Quick Cryptic 3094 by Trelawney – do play with your food
Hello everyone. The reliable Trelawney has done it again. Thanks Trelawney!
Times Quick Cryptic 3082 by Pipsqueak
Hello everybody. I expect many happy campers today. My Clue of the Day was 18a. Thanks Pipsqueak!
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1745 – 9 August 2025. Unfinished business
Hi all. This was all going wonderfully smoothly … until I slowed to a crawl. I then hit a brick wall which seemed so unyielding I resorted to word searches with a handful to go. Thanks to the setter for the brain exercise. Although I confess I got a teeny bit grumpy at the end, I enjoyed it until then!
Times Quick Cryptic 3070 by Trelawney – when life gives you lemons, juggle them
Hi everyone. I don’t have anything new or unexpected to say about this puzzle, for the good reason that Trelawney is very consistent. Nothing really held me up, so I put in one of my faster times. My standout favourite clue is 19a. Thanks Trelawney!
Times Quick Cryptic 3058 by Pipsqueak – time to wake up
Hi everybody. I was on course for a very good time, but that became just a normal Monday time as I stared for ages at my last in before thinking of the right answer. I liked the puzzle and the delay at the end didn’t dent my enjoyment. Thanks Pipsqueak!
Times Quick Cryptic 3046 by Trelawney
Hello all. I was a bit surprised to find this was a Trelawney because it took me a bit longer than usual for a Monday. But not that surprised because I enjoyed it. It didn’t seem so hard when writing it up, so maybe I was just having a slow day. Thanks Trelawney!