Author: plusjeremy

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”

Introduction Hey all. On vacation here, on an unfamiliar laptop, so forgive the terseness and messiness. At the very least, have a look at the answers in the four corners of the grid. Solutions Across … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1522 by Noel”

Introduction A gentle, enjoyable puzzle for Christmas Day. I would have finished in 5:20, but couldn’t get 19 Down. I knew what was going on but simply didn’t know the word. Two minutes later, I … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1512 by Wurm”

Introduction I was putting my older son to bed while trying this one, so I guess I can blame my poor performance on that, but the truth is that this puzzle really stumped me. I … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1502 by Orpheus”

Introduction Would have finished just under 6 minutes, which is exceptionally quick for me. But I took an extra 70 seconds to figure out 20 Across, which I only got by trawling the alphabet for … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1492 by Teazel”