Category: Quick Cryptic

Thanks to Orpheus for a most enjoyable puzzle. I think it’s probably towards the easier end of the QC spectrum, but with a wide range of clue types in play, and very nicely done. Access … Read more “Quick Cryptic 212 by Orpheus”

In support of my fellow bloggers, who were given offence by certain comments posted to last week’s blog, I would like to point out the site rules. These can be found in the link ‘About … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 211 by Mara”

I thought we had a new setter today, but on checking I found that Alconiere has appeared once before, having set puzzle #122 in August. The name appears to be derived from a 19th century … Read more “Quick Cryptic 210 by Alconiere”

I’ve blogged this a few days ahead as the holiday period allows little space or peace for concentrated solving, toddling grandchildren are the priority. I’ll check the blog when I can, as the puzzle numbering … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 209 by Tracy”

Solving time: Medium If you are in need of a crossword fix on Christmas Day, you’ll be pleased to know there are three on-line only puzzles just for today. A 15×15, a Jumbo and this … Read more “Times Christmas Day Quick Cryptic by Noel”

Apologies for the rather tardy blog. It’s not appearing online today for me, so I had to buy the paper after a scheduled visit to the dentist; thankfully I am in chilly Oxfordshire for Christmas … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 208 by Joker”

A couple of snacks, the odd shrine and a nod to the time of the year make up this entertaining puzzle. My ability to judge difficulty for others has proven to be rather wayward of … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 207 by Izetti”

The URL shows another numbering leap, which isn’t a problem for people solving on publication date but is a bit of a bind for bloggers trying to prepare their meagre offerings in advance who have … Read more “Quick Cryptic 206 by Hurley”

Nothing too unusual or obscure here. Even if the geography or mythology are unfamiliar, the wordplay leaves very little room for error. I thought many of the down clues were elegant and witty, 3, 5, … Read more “Quick Cryptic Number 205 by Mara”

Solving time: Straightforward Greetings. Just back from my daily trip to the hospital for a top-up. A nice elegant puzzle from Flamande today. I think that most of the setters on here are all setters … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 204 by Flamande”