As I eventually managed 1a with its Q and finished with 1d in about 40 minutes (with tea and toast in bed, early doors), I thought this was going to be my first time announcing … Read more “Times 26091 – no X after all”
Author: piquet
Quick Cryptic No 299 by Flamande
Well, I’m impressed by my own dedication to meeting the blogger’s deadline. I woke up early, far too early really, managed to get the puzzle and solve it on my miniature smartphone, typed up the … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 299 by Flamande”
Quick Cryptic No 294 by Corelli
Well, inspired by Verlaine’s recent personae changes, I thought I’d change my avatar to something more relevant; but as nobody has commented on my hi-jacking of good old Rip Kirby – either with praise or … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 294 by Corelli”
Times Cryptic 26079 – we’ve arrived at last
[This was an advance post just to say I am on an aeroplane at 6.30 a.m. Wednesday, then two more FlyBe planes before in theory arriving home in early afternoon. I’ll attempt to solve the … Read more “Times Cryptic 26079 – we’ve arrived at last”
Quick Cryptic No. 289 by Orpheus
Well this was a stroll in the park – duck soup again – after Wednesday’s Cryptic from 1948 which gave your blogger and most of us a reality check after living in our comfy Ximenean … Read more “Quick Cryptic No. 289 by Orpheus”
Times Cryptic – 15 April 2015 – online offering
I see 26073, the first qualifying puzzle of the Championship, has been published today in the paper and as a PDF, so no doubt it will be blogged after the closing date for entries. Online, … Read more “Times Cryptic – 15 April 2015 – online offering”
Quick Cryptic No 284 by Vista – Teds remembered
“No need to wash, it’s likely to rain, just bring your cosh or bicycle chain. Today’s the day the teddy-boys have their picnic.”Sorry, I couldn’t resist it, seeing 15a and in my day leaning towards … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 284 by Vista – Teds remembered”
Times 26067 – top quality meat
On blog days I often feel that the pleasure of solving a fine puzzle is outweighed by the fear – well, the slight worry, perhaps – of not being able to manage it and having … Read more “Times 26067 – top quality meat”
Quick Cryptic No 279 by Mara
I thought this was a bit harder than the usual quickie, with one or two clues fit for the main puzzle, although now I come to write the explanations it all seems easy enough except … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 279 by Mara”
Times 26061 – not duck soup for me
I was up and about early, not least because the neighbour was about to crank up his cement mixer adjacent to my car so it needed moving to a place of refuge; I’d hoped for … Read more “Times 26061 – not duck soup for me”