Nice puzzle, so thanks to our setter Flamande. I was going to say it was at the easier end of the spectrum: my only reservation on that assessment would be that there are quite a … Read more “Quick Cryptic 292 by Flamande”
Author: nick_the_novice
Sunday Times 4637 by Jeff Pearce
A most enjoyable puzzle featuring a “horn but not”, a North American herring, a French philosophical concept, a comedian and a celebrated charioteer – now that’s what I call eclectic! Elegant clues, some very nice … Read more “Sunday Times 4637 by Jeff Pearce”
Tmes Quick Cryptic 282 by Des
Must admit I’ve pretty much given up on trying to predict the degree of difficulty of the Quickies, having been proven to have been out of step with the consensus view on many occasions of … Read more “Tmes Quick Cryptic 282 by Des”
Sunday Times 4635 by Dean Mayer – The Americano
A distinctly stateside flavour this week, with nary a short third man or a jam roly-poly in sight (although we do have a UK TV presenter on parade). Mr. Mayer provides us with a bit … Read more “Sunday Times 4635 by Dean Mayer – The Americano”
Quick Cryptic No 272 by Mara
I think this one will prove reasonably straightforward, but you never know… Quite a few anagrams today, which give you a good way into the puzzle if you are struggling to make headway. Some neat … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 272 by Mara”
Sunday Times 4633 by Tim Moorey
Eric caused trouble today. In one instance he was clearly present, but I could not quite understand how he had got there. In the other, it turned out he was there, but I struggled to … Read more “Sunday Times 4633 by Tim Moorey”
Quick Cryptic No 262 by Flamande
An enjoyable Quick Cryptic puzzle which I thought passed the Goldilocks test with flying colours – not too hard, not too easy, just about right. Thanks very much to Flamande for this offering. Several common … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 262 by Flamande”
Sunday Times 4631 by Jeff Pearce
Some cricket, a spot of erotic entertainment and a glimpse of a rare furry animal, all within sight of the Severn – a Somerset lad’s perfect day out. Thanks to Mr. Pearce for an enjoyable … Read more “Sunday Times 4631 by Jeff Pearce”
Quick Cryptic No 252 by Mara
Thanks to Mara for an enjoyable puzzle. Probably towards the easier end of the spectrum, but with plenty of wit and a nice variety of clue types. 4d was particularly good I thought – the … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 252 by Mara”
Quick Cryptic No 242 by Joker
Thanks to Joker for a very enjoyable puzzle – not too tricky but plenty to keep you on your toes, I thought. Bit of a Celtic fringe here today with clues based around Wales, Cornwall … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 242 by Joker”