Category: Quick Cryptic

Day 8 of the quick cryptic, and hopefully it is enticing lots of new solvers to the enchanting world of cryptic crosswords. I think this was an excellent crossword for those on the beginner slopes- … Read more “Quick Cryptic 8 by Orpheus- take a bow”

No setter’s name as yet (0300 UK) but whoever they are they produced a good, chunky puzzle. Thanks to jackkt who maybe has a paper version – name now updated. This took me 31 minutes … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic 7 by Teazel”

On to week 2 of the new crossword. Unfortunately, as at time of writing, it looks as though crossword number 3 from last week is the current puzzle online (!) Fortunately, it’s possible to view … Read more “Quick Cryptic 6 by Hurley”

Well, I think we had a very successful week, considering the short notice and influx of new bloggers. In fact that “considering” seems inappropriate – it was just a very good week of blogs, with … Read more “Quick Cryptic blogging (Week 2)”

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”

Solving time: 6 1/2 minutes. Hello everyone, long-time lurker, occasional poster, inveterate solver here. This was a nice pleasant stroll with nothing too challenging for me. I solved it on line so was held up … Read more “Quick Cryptic Number 4 by Flamande – Pleasantly strolling”

Well, that was fun! Having carefully planned the day around ensuring adequate time to complete the blog before breakfast time for the UK contingent (i.e. by late afternoon here in Sydney), I was thwarted as … Read more “Quick Cryptic Number 3 – Grumpy Setter, Grumpy Blogger!”

Completed via the web edition of the paper because that is all my subscription permits. Pleased to see correct letter counts for multiple word solutions but disappointed not to see a print button. I notice … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic (Number 2) – Vicars and Tarts”

Firstly I’d like to say that I welcome this addition to the Times range of puzzles and I find it encouraging that it appears to demonstrate a commitment to the future. Having said that I … Read more “QUICK CRYPTIC 1 by Des – Not so quick”

So far we have the following volunteers to blog the new Quick Cryptic: ianb21, jackkt, mohn2, nick_the_novice, william_j_s, macavity123 and allan_sidcup. From what I’ve heard it’s initially going to be only Mon-Fri, and may or … Read more “Quick Cryptic blogging”