Author: plusjeremy

Introduction 4:45. Newer solvers are invited to browse the glossary presented after the solutions. Solutions Across 1 Pam rang excitedly — “This includes every letter!” (7) PANGRAM – PAM RANG anagrammedThis puzzle being an example, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1722 by Hurley”

Introduction 8:32, with a full 3 (!) minutes spent on 10 Across, which I’d misparsed. Hopefully that’s not too much of a spoiler. In any case, I’m sure I must have come across the correct … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1712 by Breadman”

Introduction 22:09. Took longer than many 15×15 puzzles take me. I was mainly done in by the long anagrams. Not being British, I had to take bits and pieces of names of UK locales and … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1702 by Tracy”

Introduction 8:59. Was hoping to do better, but I think I will have to get better at doing anagrams without pencil and paper if I’m to improve. Nothing much to comment on. Is there something … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1692 by Oink”

Introduction 8:56. A solid puzzle that took some work to work out. I think I was mainly held up by the anagrams, which I am simply not good at without pencil and paper. Remind me … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1682 by Teazel”

Introduction Finally, I didn’t choke! 5:33 is on par with my other times lately, and I’ll gladly take it. Unfortunately, I was doing so well on time that I forgot I was going to try … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1672 by Hurley”

Introduction 13:06, keeping with my new tradition of doing 2-3 times worse on my blog days than on other days. Solid puzzle. Postscript: After completing the blog, I realize there are many many many double … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1662 by Mara”

Introduction 16:46, which was disappointing, given that I’ve been on a roll lately with a bunch of sub-8 solves. It’s always harder when it’s your blog! That being said, this one actually seemed quite difficult, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1652 by Joker”

Introduction Finished in 9:23. I had hoped for something a bit faster as I’ve been working on improving my speed. But when the pressure’s on, I seem to slow down! In any case, a tricky … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1642 by Felix”

Introduction 10:04, with a full four minutes spent on 1 Across, 2 Down, and the first half of 8 Across. Could have been one of my best times, so I imagine many will find this … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1632 by Izetti”