Category: Quick Cryptic

I’m writing this in a French hotel with the most pathetically slow internet connection, which feels like I’m sending every word by carrier pigeon. Nothing to scare the horses here, I think. It started very … Read more “Quick Cryptic 1044 by Mara”

I must be getting better at these things, as this is another QC solved well inside my 15 minute target (10 minutes and small change).  I may have to adjust my target down by a … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1043 by Joker”

A gorgeous little QC from Izetti – the Grand Master of the elegant puzzle in my book. Nothing obscure but it made you think, and every clue was beautifully constructed. I would guess this was … Read more “QC 1042 by Izetti”

Following on from yesterday’s discussion of the ‘only one hidden’ rule – today we have one forward and one backwards (10ac, 6dn).Kenny appears to have an interest in the USA which may please some of … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1041 by Kenny”

I needed 1 minute over my target 10 for this one which I think was entirely due to 6dn as my last one in. On reflection it all seems quite straightforward but I shall be … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 1040 by Flamande”

After yesterday’s trickier than usual crossword, we have another testing one, courtesy of Tracy.  Testing? Well this  made me, at least,  think more. I liked that it included a smattering of more difficult clues, which … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1039 by Tracy”

A tougher one today from Hurley, I found, pushing me over the 14 min mark. Some interesting general knowledge, enough imaginative cluing, and you can’t ask for much more than that. I learnt the name … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 1038 by Hurley”

I thought there were plenty of ways in to this puzzle (through 11dn, if nothing else), but had to jump around the grid to complete it. There are some tricksy and well-hidden definitions: 6ac and … Read more “Quick Cryptic 1037 by Joker”

I found this an educational, medium difficulty puzzle – anyone getting the three 13 letter answers straight away may find it easier. Completing the blog I was forced to stop and take count of the … Read more “Time Quick Cryptic 1036 by Orpheus?!?!”

Sorry you who wait with bated breath for my Monday blog (yes, both of you!) but I just seem to have run out of that precious timey-wimey commodity this week as Dr Who might have … Read more “QC 1035 by Teazel – Chips With Everything”