Being a bear of average brain, I rather like puzzles that are on the easier end of the scale. They make me feel a little brighter, and they reduce my SNITCH, while also reducing the … Read more “Times 26953 – Great is Truth, and mighty above all things”
Author: ulaca
Times 26941 – Bolt in the Tail?
I thought this was a fine specimen of the Monday puzzle, with a particular resonance for me, as 23 across are the very words used to describe my sporting endeavours as a callow six-year-old by … Read more “Times 26941 – Bolt in the Tail?”
Times 26929 – If the animal doesn’t get you, the author will
A fine specimen of the Monday puzzle, I thought, fitting to celebrate my 150th blog, with not one but two 8-letter stings in the tail. Now, I must contend that while 20 across was eminently … Read more “Times 26929 – If the animal doesn’t get you, the author will”
Times 26917 – Prepare for More Pain, Poms!
Mate, what a time to be an Aussie! The Kangaroos whitewashed the Poms 6-0 to win their 32nd consecutive world rugby league title, Scotty James is World Champion Snowboarder,and the Matildas won the Women’s Football … Read more “Times 26917 – Prepare for More Pain, Poms!”
Times 26905 – Dreaming of a blue Christmas
I love my variety, I do, so this week we have another format for the blog, courtesy of John Interred, building on the pioneering work of John “The New Jason” McCabe (AKA mohn). I’ve lost … Read more “Times 26905 – Dreaming of a blue Christmas”
Times 26893 – One for horryd
A pleasant Mondayesque journey through Crosswordland, with a bit of Classics in the SE for me, and a garment on the distaff side, which immediately had me in mind of horryd and his goat. I’ve … Read more “Times 26893 – One for horryd”
Times 26881 – Oh, padre, have you got the time?
A pleasant Monday puzzle with a minor nautical theme, lots of double definitions and anagrams, and a good excuse to listen again to the great Alan Bennett 21 29. 21 minutes. As perspicacious types will … Read more “Times 26881 – Oh, padre, have you got the time?”
Times 26869 – PBs Beckon
If I can finish this in a smidgen above 16 minutes, then I think we may see one or two sub-4 minutes from the usual suspects, not excluding the fellow who took an extraordinary 20 … Read more “Times 26869 – PBs Beckon”
Times 26857 – King Arthur, Teste David cum Sibylla?
It is rare for me to say that puzzles on my watch are anything but Mondayesque – even as Tuesday continues to consider its M&A options with regard to Friday – but this offering has … Read more “Times 26857 – King Arthur, Teste David cum Sibylla?”
Times 26845 – From Bach to Les Mis via Flanders
Another very Mondayesque offering. If Tuesday is the new Friday, then assuredly Monday is the new Monday. Or should that be old? Lots of multi-word answers here, and since my speed-solving technique (don’t titter!) is … Read more “Times 26845 – From Bach to Les Mis via Flanders”