A few answers here may be problematic but also enough easier ones to build confidence and earn some checkers.
Category: Quick Cryptic
Quick Cryptic No 2679 by Felix
A stiff workout from Felix, with several clues requiring very careful analysis of the wordplay.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2678 by Teazel
A pleasant Quick Cryptic from Teazel today that’s a little tricky in parts – it took me about a minute over my average time finishing in 6:30. Thanks Teazel. How did you all get on?
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “A Girl’s Adventures”, here.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2677 by Wurm
I found this a bit on the tricky side, with plenty of effective misdirection.
Times Quick Cryptic No 2676 by Jalna
Gentle off-breaks rather than medium-pace
QC 2675 by Orpheus
Some obscurities held me up here, I should imagine a few solvers mouthing a word of prayer before pressing submit.
Times Quick Cryptic 2674 by Pipsqueak – old school
Hello hello … another new setter! I found this very well pitched for a Quick Cryptic; it took me comfortably less than my median time and I enjoyed it. Thanks Pipsqueak, and hope to see you again soon.
Quick Cryptic 2673 by Breadman
A not-so-quick Quickie from Breadman…
Quick Cryptic 2672 by Hurley
For some reason I took ages to get going with this, but came in at a par 6 minutes eventually. Overall quite enjoyable, though some of the definitions are a bit clunky, especially 2 down. … Read more “Quick Cryptic 2672 by Hurley”
Quick Cryptic 2671 by Mara
Triple double.