Author: plusjeremy

Introduction 15:59. Took longer than I’d hoped to but got tangled on 8 Down and 9 Across, where I had a wrong letter at first so nothing made sense. A hearty, enjoyable challenge. Solutions Across … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1622 by Joker”

Introduction 18:35. Without question the most difficult Quickie I’ve ever attempted. It was a real struggle to get home, and for a time I thought I might give up. Nevertheless, I appreciated having to think … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1612 by Teazel”

Introduction 10:15. A jaunty solve! I’m in good spirits despite the hardships facing so many of my fellow world citizens. I enjoyed this puzzle. Sweet and smooth. Solutions Across 1 Like Lincoln, perhaps, quiet and … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1602 by Orpheus”

Introduction 12:52. There was always something that could go in easily, but I found myself scratching my head at several clues that I could only get on a second pass. My slow-ish time was due … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1592 by Izetti”

Introduction DNF on account of 8 Across, despite lucky guesses at a few other places. Otherwise a pretty easy puzzle. Stay safe everybody. Solutions Across 1 Start of exciting film, a blockbuster (4) EPIC – … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1582 by Orpheus”

Introduction Was it just me? I found this hard. It took me about 20 minutes, although I was distracted planning a 4th birthday party. But, no, I think this one was hard. Solutions Across 1 … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1572 by Tracy”

Introduction Super distracted with the kids, but no major difficulties here. There were a lot of head-scratchers on first pass, but I was always able to get some crossing letters and figure everything out. Solutions … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1562 by Oink”

Introduction A nice puzzle, finished in around 11 minutes. I raced through most of the puzzle, but ground to a bit of a halt with 2 or 3 clues left. Took my time, and finished … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1552 by Tracy”

Introduction I spent a long time thinking about 1 Down. Of course, with a really hard one, it’s not unusual for me to struggle. After trying in vain for several minutes to get a good … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1542 by Joker”

Introduction Lovely puzzle, which I had finished under 7 minutes, but botched the last clue at 15 Across, so DNF for me. Solutions Across 1 Where strikers are lined up to fight after game (8) … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1532 by Teazel”