I’ve had the pleasure of blogging a few Hawthorn puzzles recently, and they have always been beautifully crafted. This one is no exception. I’ve now totally given up on predicting degree of difficulty around the … Read more “Quick Cryptic 742 by Hawthorn”
Author: nick_the_novice
Sunday Times 4727 by Jeff Pearce
An enjoyable puzzle, not too stretching which was probably a good thing as I tackled it whilst nursing both a hangover and a dancing injury incurred during the previous night’s revelry. A couple of unknowns … Read more “Sunday Times 4727 by Jeff Pearce”
Sunday Times 4725 by Dean Mayer
A delightful early Christmas present from Dean which occupied me for the best part of a day on and off. Much to enjoy, with 18ac and 50ac being my personal favourites. I’m a bit unsure … Read more “Sunday Times 4725 by Dean Mayer”
Quick Cryptic 732 by Oran
A pleasant, gentle offering today from Oran which will provide regulars with fast times and newcomers with a welcome confidence boost, I suspect. For me, it was plain sailing up until the last couple (15ac … Read more “Quick Cryptic 732 by Oran”
Quick Cryptic 722 by Tracy
A puzzle characterised by some neat surfaces and clever disguises to keep us on our toes. In particular, 9a, 20a and 4d all sent me down blind alleys for a while. Thanks to Tracy for … Read more “Quick Cryptic 722 by Tracy”
Sunday Times 4723 by David McLean
An enjoyable puzzle from Harry which I managed to complete in a couple of leisurely sessions interspersed by an outing to the cinema to see ‘Paterson’, which I thoroughly recommend as an off-beat but charming … Read more “Sunday Times 4723 by David McLean”
Quick Cryptic 712 by Flamande
Maybe it was my jet lag kicking in as I tackled this one shortly after flying in from Sydney to London, but I found this quite tricky in parts and it took me an unfeasible … Read more “Quick Cryptic 712 by Flamande”
Sunday Times 4721 by Jeff Pearce
An enjoyable solve over a few beers sitting in a pub garden in Sydney, where I’m currently doing a couple of weeks work and also catching up with old mates. Overall some pretty straightforward fare … Read more “Sunday Times 4721 by Jeff Pearce”
Quick Cryptic 702 by Hurley
A very quick “no frills” blog today I’m afraid – I was lucky to be able to get it out at all as I’m currently on a visit to Australia and beset by technology problems. … Read more “Quick Cryptic 702 by Hurley”
Sunday Times 4719 by Dean Mayer
Yet another super puzzle from Dean that I happily meandered my way through at odd intervals during the course of a delightfully hedonistic Sunday. As usual, much to enjoy by way of tight cluing, wit … Read more “Sunday Times 4719 by Dean Mayer”