Unless I’m mistaken, this is the debut appearance of our setter Howzat (or at least the debut appearance of this particular incarnation of an existing setter), bringing the number of different pseudonyms in the Quicky … Read more “Quick Cryptic 755 by Howzat”
Author: mohn2
Jumbo 1245
Perhaps a little on the easier side than average and with plenty of pleasing surfaces. The few unknowns could be manoeuvred around without too much trouble. Definitions are underlined, {} = omission, * = anagram, … Read more “Jumbo 1245”
Quick Cryptic 745 by Flamande
This is the first time that Flamande has cropped up in my Monday slot, holiday swaps notwithstanding, which is a pleasant surprise given that I’ve been a fan of his puzzles in other places for … Read more “Quick Cryptic 745 by Flamande”
Quick Cryptic 735 by Izetti
My attempts at predicting how difficult others will find any given Quicky have generally been lacking in accuracy, however I’m quietly confident that I will be in tune with the consensus when I say that … Read more “Quick Cryptic 735 by Izetti”
Jumbo 1240
A puzzle with an interesting mix of vocab and of about average difficulty – apart from 8D, which is a cross-your-fingers-and-hope clue if you’ve never heard of the answer. Thanks to all the Jumbo setters, bloggers … Read more “Jumbo 1240”
Quick Cryptic 725 by Pedro
A gentle offering to begin the week leading up to Christmas. Pedro mentions on his website that one of his puzzles this week (he also sets elsewhere under different names) “might” contain something seasonal – … Read more “Quick Cryptic 725 by Pedro”
Quick Cryptic 715 by Orpheus
Not a difficult one from Orpheus today, meaning I had to reluctantly return to Christmas shopping rather sooner than perhaps I might have liked (though the upside of online shopping is that I often end … Read more “Quick Cryptic 715 by Orpheus”
Jumbo 1235
With money being tight at TftT this year, unfortunately we are unable to offer this blog with any kind of Black Friday price reduction – sorry. I found this puzzle to be of about average … Read more “Jumbo 1235”
Quick Cryptic 705 by Joker
Back to my usual numbers-ending-in-a-5 slot – thanks again to jackkt for filling in for me whilst I was away. A slightly trickier offering than usual from Joker today, I think, though my view on … Read more “Quick Cryptic 705 by Joker”
Quick Cryptic 690 by Flamande
Thanks again to jackkt for agreeing to swap blogging slots with me. Just like last time I find myself crossing swords with Flamande, who has embarked on something of a world tour in this one, … Read more “Quick Cryptic 690 by Flamande”