Author: mohn2

This is my first crossword blog of 2015 and the Quick Cryptic gods have seen fit to give me Pedro’s fourth offering to get my teeth into. There’s nothing particularly obscure here, though the first … Read more “Quick Cryptic 215 by Pedro”

The URL shows another numbering leap, which isn’t a problem for people solving on publication date but is a bit of a bind for bloggers trying to prepare their meagre offerings in advance who have … Read more “Quick Cryptic 206 by Hurley”

The link from the Times site is correct, though the URL numbering seems to have taken a leap. If you’re having problems, the puzzle can be found at: http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/timescrossword/20141208/382/ I thought this puzzle was of … Read more “Quick Cryptic 196 by Joker”

The puzzle can be found here: http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/timescrossword/20141124/357/ Thanks again to william_j_s for standing in for me 2 weeks ago while I was away. I found this puzzle rather trickier than average, though I suspect that … Read more “Quick Cryptic 186 by Orpheus”

Not my normal slot today – I’m returning the favour to william_j_s for standing in for me a week or so ago while I was on holiday. If you’re having problems accessing the puzzle, it … Read more “Quick Cryptic 185 by Flamande”

This is at the easier end of the spectrum and an enjoyable outing, with plentiful opportunities to flex one’s anagramming muscles. No obscure vocabulary from what I can see, but the parsing of the clue … Read more “Quick Cryptic 166 by Hurley”

The puzzle can be found at http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/timescrossword/20141013/288/ A straightforward Quicky with just the odd bit of general knowledge that might cause a delay. Some smooth surfaces again, though you’ll have to excuse a small amount … Read more “Quick Cryptic 156 by Grumpy”

The puzzle is available at http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/timescrossword/20140929/278/ I think this will be considered at the easier end of the Quicky spectrum, with perhaps only the general knowledge required in 11A, 16A, and 6D having the potential … Read more “Quick Cryptic 146 by Flamande”

A straightforward puzzle from Tracy that doesn’t contain any particularly complicated constructions or difficult words. I thought that the surface readings were generally good, which might not help with solving but indicates that care has … Read more “Quick Cryptic 136 by Tracy”

My apologies for what will be a rather sparse blog, as I have had guests since the puzzle became available on Friday. I thought this was straightforward, with a mix of nice clues (e.g. 3D … Read more “Quick Cryptic 126 by Rongo”