Author: william_j_s

Without the grid-width 1ac, and with only 3 of the 6 first down clues, I found this a bit of challenge to get into. And had a lot of fun as a consequence! Very satisfied … Read more “Quick Cryptic 35 by Oran”

After finding last week’s crossword (number 20) via the timesonline link, at a little past midnight this morning, I did the old switcheroo with the dates, and finished Rongo’s puzzle in 34 minutes. Good fun, … Read more “Quick Cryptic 25 by Rongo”

Quite a bit more taxing than the last couple of puzzles, and no less entertaining for it. I liked 17dn, with a more playful version of ‘both sides’ = R + L (right and left), … Read more “Quick Cryptic 15 by Joker”

I have been nervous all week about having to fill an entire grid with fully parsed clues, and I think that the pressure didn’t help my solving time (I wonder how long I can use … Read more “Quick Cryptic 5 by Joker”