I’ve made this available at the top again so those who were able to attend can comment on it and tell us what a fantastic occasion it was, who was there etc. The Christmas Turkey … Read more “Sloggers, betters and other cruciverbalists’ centenary convention”
Author: linxit
Saturday Times 25628 (9th Nov)
Solving time 15:38, so about average difficulty but a very enjoyable puzzle with good surface readings thoughout and some cracking definitions, e.g. “number one fan” for EGOTIST, “one up in good time” for EARLY BIRD, … Read more “Saturday Times 25628 (9th Nov)”
Saturday Times 25622 (2nd Nov)
9:38, so one of the easiest Saturday puzzles for a while, but also very enjoyable. Good surfaces throughout, witty definitions, precise wordplay on a couple of the trickier words – what’s not to like! Well, … Read more “Saturday Times 25622 (2nd Nov)”
Saturday Times 25616 (26th Oct)
Sorry about the delay getting this one up – my weekends are getting as busy as my weekdays lately! Anyway, a fairly steady solve in around 15 minutes. Getting the four 14-letter ones in early … Read more “Saturday Times 25616 (26th Oct)”
Saturday Times 25610 (19th Oct) – Championship day breakfast treat
Solved in about 15 minutes on the train on the way down to London for the Times Crossword Championships last Saturday. Unlike some former years, this wasn’t a beast that wouldn’t have been out of … Read more “Saturday Times 25610 (19th Oct) – Championship day breakfast treat”
Saturday Times 25604 (12th Oct) – one hungry setter?
Solved in 11:14 on the train on the way down to last week’s 3D Crossword Championships. Unfortunately the good form didn’t last and I made a right mess of the competition puzzle. Oh well, on … Read more “Saturday Times 25604 (12th Oct) – one hungry setter?”
Saturday Times 25598 (5th Oct)
I finally got around to solving this on the train on the way home on Wednesday night, having already seen from a few comments that it was a tough one. 44:02, so it was right … Read more “Saturday Times 25598 (5th Oct)”
Saturday Times 25592 (28th Sept)
Solving time about 13 mins, so not a hard one last week. I actually only got round to solving it yesterday afternoon, so it’s still fresh in the memory for a change. However, I’m working … Read more “Saturday Times 25592 (28th Sept)”
Saturday Times 25586 (21st Sept)
Solving time 19:22, but I wasn’t on great form at the time so it probably wasn’t as hard as that indicates. I didn’t notice it while solving, but there’s an error in 8dn, with the … Read more “Saturday Times 25586 (21st Sept)”
Saturday Times 25580 (14th Sept)
I’ll get to this sometime in the afternoon. I knew I should have done it last night when I had a bit of time! Well, here it is, bit of a rush job I’m afraid. … Read more “Saturday Times 25580 (14th Sept)”