An elegant puzzle today from Joker, a delightful man I had the pleasure of meeting at the TfTT anniversary shindig last November. A couple of bits of GK required (nothing too taxing, I’d have thought) … Read more “Quick Cryptic 642 by Joker”
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Sunday Times 4707 by Dean Mayer
Another super puzzle from Dean this week, showcasing the trademark economy of cluing, witty oddball definitions and sheer inventiveness of our tormentor. Several top notch clues, with 3A, 20A, 25A and 14D all outstanding in … Read more “Sunday Times 4707 by Dean Mayer”
Quick Cryptic 632 by Hawthorn
I don’t recall having the pleasure of blogging a Hawthorn puzzle before – but based on this offering, I certainly hope to have the opportunity of doing so again in the future. Very enjoyable with … Read more “Quick Cryptic 632 by Hawthorn”
Sunday Times 4705 by David McLean – The Entertainer
Must admit I’ve come to expect a bit of a “slug-fest” with Harry’s puzzles, but this one was a lot lighter in tone and a barrel of laughs whilst still offering a tricky challenge. Some … Read more “Sunday Times 4705 by David McLean – The Entertainer”
Quick Cryptic 622 by Corelli
Greetings from Colombia – about to travel back to UK following a wonderful time on a remote island off Cartagena. Apologies for any slips but blogging under sub-optimal circumstances and very much in holiday mode. … Read more “Quick Cryptic 622 by Corelli”
QC 612 by Joker
Apologies – not much commentary on this one – blogging with dodgy WIFI link at Bogota airport so keeping it brief! Unlikely I will be able to field comments, so hopefully some of the usual … Read more “QC 612 by Joker”
Sunday Times 4701 by Dean Mayer
An interesting puzzle from Dean this week, containing (I thought – but these things are highly subjective) an unusual number of fairly straightforward clues, coupled with a few that were pretty tricky. 26a, 15d, 19d … Read more “Sunday Times 4701 by Dean Mayer”
Quick Cryptic 602 by Mara
A pleasant puzzle at the easier end of the spectrum, I thought, although for some reason I took a bit of time to spot what was going on in 2dn and 12 dn. Not much … Read more “Quick Cryptic 602 by Mara”
Sunday Times 4699 by David McLean – Yo Ho Ho!
For me this was far and away the most enjoyable from ‘Harry’ so far. Super puzzle, I thought, with plenty of wit (loved 16dn and 15a), some crackerjack anagrams (1ac and 28ac standouts), a highly … Read more “Sunday Times 4699 by David McLean – Yo Ho Ho!”
Quick Cryptic 597 by Flamande
I found this one at the easier end of the spectrum, though by no means a walk in the park. Thought 3d was a particularly nice clue – good anagram and amusing surface with a … Read more “Quick Cryptic 597 by Flamande”