An elegant QC from Izetti that brings into play a number of old favourites from Crosswordland (see, guy, bent etc.) and provides a broad range of clue types, making this an ideal puzzle for those … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 442 by Izetti”
Author: nick_the_novice
Sunday Times 4667 by Jeff Pearce – Cakes and Ale
Plenty to enjoy here. Not too hard but no pushover either – just about right for me. Nothing obscure (other than an unknown model – but that probably says more about my personal lack of … Read more “Sunday Times 4667 by Jeff Pearce – Cakes and Ale”
Quick Cryptic No 432 by Dazzler
A fairly straightforward puzzle today, I thought, which included several “hidden” type clues – one of which I found to be particularly well disguised at 10ac. The parsing of 18ac might hold people up for … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 432 by Dazzler”
Sunday Times 4665 by Dean Mayer
As ever, a highly enjoyable puzzle from Dean, but not as mind-bending as some – and I’m certainly not complaining, particularly as this was my blogging week! The trademark elegance and economy of cluing were … Read more “Sunday Times 4665 by Dean Mayer”
Quick Cryptic No 422 by Pedro
Enjoyable puzzle which I though somewhat middle of the road in terms of degree of difficulty, but then again these things are highly subjective. Some neat clues (e.g. 10a), a bit of whimsy (11a), and … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 422 by Pedro”
Sunday Times 4663 by Tim Moorey
Not too stretching – indeed, some pretty fast times recorded at the Club site. I rumbled merrily along at my more sedate pace, enjoying the scenery and stopping for a bit of refreshment every now … Read more “Sunday Times 4663 by Tim Moorey”
Quick Cryptic No 412 by Teazel
Very enjoyable puzzle, with an emphasis on slightly jokey / quirky cryptic definitions rather than complex constructions and word sums (with the exception of 1ac) – a style I personally enjoy, although it does require … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 412 by Teazel”
Sunday Times 4661 by Jeff Pearce
A bit of a transatlantic feel to this one, with North American flora and fauna, some cowboy gear, a nod to Mark Twain and an iconic cartoon character all in play. At the same time, … Read more “Sunday Times 4661 by Jeff Pearce”
Quick Cryptic No 402 by Bob and Margaret
A warm welcome to yet more new setters – this time Bob and Margaret, the cartoon couple! And a fine debut, if I may say – thanks for an elegant puzzle with a slightly quirky, … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 402 by Bob and Margaret”
Sunday Times 4659 by Dean Mayer
A list of the Top Ten Gags at the Edinburgh Fringe was doing the rounds recently, which included “They’re always telling me to live my dreams. But I don’t want to be naked in an … Read more “Sunday Times 4659 by Dean Mayer”