Author: plusjeremy

Introduction This was a pretty tough one for me, on the order of 15 minutes. I had trouble with upper-left corner specifically, but I also think it was mainly because there were a lot of … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1402 by Felix”

Introduction I’m usually pretty tolerant when it comes to cryptic clues, but I have to complain about 20 Across, which seems to me utterly ambiguous. It didn’t at the time of solving, and I got … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1392 by Pedro”

Introduction Didn’t time myself as I had to work in dribs and drabs, but there wasn’t anything of note here. As always, feel free to leave questions in the comments if you’re newer to solving … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1382 by Breadman”

Introduction DNF, as I had the wrong kind of food (and dog) at 16 Across. But it was a medium-ish sort of solve, no great difficulties, and some guesswork at the end that may have … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1372 by Orpheus”

Introduction Solved in 11 minutes, 30 seconds, after a long drive back after Memorial Day weekend. No time for a larger writeup, but feel free to ask questions in the comments and I’ll be happy … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1362 by Breadman”

Introduction I nearly finished this puzzle in 16’30”, but it took me another three minutes to puzzle out and then Google my answer for 8 Down. In any case, my longish time made sense: the … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1352 by Des”

Introduction This one took me about 46 minutes, thanks to a few clues in the lower left corner which stumped me for at least a half an hour. I was able to complete the puzzle … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1342 by Orpheus”

Introduction I solved this puzzle in just under 10 minutes, and enjoyed every second of it thoroughly! If you’re looking to improve your solving skills, this puzzle is chock full of chestnuts and will undoubtedly … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1332 by Tracy”

A coincidence at 10 Across? In any case, Tracy has my number. Or perhaps a nod to Ximenes and his immaculate “I have most of the time to sew, then I iron (9)”? Taking 9 … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1322 by Tracy”

A strange, strange solve. I finished just over 15 minutes, yet I had most of the grid filled in within 5! I filled in 1 Across and 1 Down without even reading the full clue, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1312 by Orpheus”