Category: Quick Cryptic

An abundance of cleverly hidden answers, great anagrams and a touch of inventiveness, so there’s lots to enjoy. I never got into the flow, however, and had to ‘start again’ with an unchecked word a … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1727 by Mara”

Firstly, may I point you to jerrywh’s blog yesterday on the Leap of Faith crossword – in case you missed it and, like me, had no idea there was one, let alone two, new Wodehousian … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1726 by Izetti”

I’m sitting in for Don today who will return in two weeks. At 8 minutes this was a straightforward solve for me but as always I shall be interested to read how others found it. … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1725 by Breadman”

Generally straightforward with a couple of chewy ones. 3d took me a while to spot. Just over 6 minutes for me Across 1 Left excellent, decorative fabric (4) LACE – L + ACE 4 Encountered … Read more “Quick Cryptic 1724 by Pedro”

An average difficulty QC on the Rotterometer, if not slightly easier than average, taking me 13 minutes to complete.  There are a couple of pieces of General Knowledge needed which may trip up any newbies … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1723 by Corelli”

Introduction 4:45. Newer solvers are invited to browse the glossary presented after the solutions. Solutions Across 1 Pam rang excitedly — “This includes every letter!” (7) PANGRAM – PAM RANG anagrammedThis puzzle being an example, … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1722 by Hurley”

Another zippy QC which unfolded from the NW and steadily filled in through to the SE finishing on 7dn. This process took 6:47 which is a very pleasing start to a Tuesday. Lots of short … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1721 by Trelawney”

Solving time: 10 minutes. There were no major delays along the way for me here, but  I shall be interested to  read how others got on. My attention was drawn yesterday morning (by a contributor … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1720 by Tracy”

This was definitely easier than your usual Saturday! I did enjoy the humour in some of the clues. My LOI was 24dn, where I had a bit of a blank about Glasgow banks. Thanks to … Read more “Times Cryptic No 27786 – Saturday, 3 October 2020. Quick, quick … it’s Saturday.”

This was a good solid Quick Cryptic to finish the week. I didn’t find it as hard as the last two days and finished just a whisker under my target time of 5 minutes. I … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1719 by Joker”