Category: Quick Cryptic

Probably a mid-range puzzle in terms of degree of difficulty, very nicely constructed so thanks to Izetti. Plenty of wit, and a mix of relatively straightforward fare and a few tougher ones. I thought 22ac … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic – 193 by Izetti”

Comments on the difficulty of this one would be appreciated as I found it hard going in pockets but in the cold hard light of the blog, it looks fine. A deluxe puzzle, it has … Read more “Quick Cryptic no 192 by Flamande”

10 minutes for this fairly straightforward offering though I had a few problems in the NE quarter with 5dn as my last one in. 9ac took some parsing. Definitions {Deletions} Across 8 Writer returns with … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic – 191 by Mara”

My first time blogging a puzzle by “Corelli”; not the Captain of mandolin fame, or the Italian baroque composer chap, but perhaps inspired by them. Either way, I thought this was a fine, harder-than-usual Quickie … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 190 by Corelli”

Solving time: reasonable. Morning everyone! Another pleasant stroll down the tamer side of Crossword Boulevard today with some nice clues to make you smile and a couple to make you think a little. Nothing caused … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 189 by Joker”

Three of the four long answers being anagrams, and 5d too, means there are plenty of checking letters to work with once these are sorted. Out of curiosity I was moved to investigate the origin … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 188 by Hurley”

Went through this enjoyable offering with two freestyle skiers who were unused to cryptics. To dispel any misplaced stereotypes, they were really good! Lots of excellent clues of different types to keep you on your … Read more “Quick Cryptic No 187 by Tracy”

The puzzle can be found here: http://feeds.thetimes.co.uk/timescrossword/20141124/357/ Thanks again to william_j_s for standing in for me 2 weeks ago while I was away. I found this puzzle rather trickier than average, though I suspect that … Read more “Quick Cryptic 186 by Orpheus”

Not my normal slot today – I’m returning the favour to william_j_s for standing in for me a week or so ago while I was on holiday. If you’re having problems accessing the puzzle, it … Read more “Quick Cryptic 185 by Flamande”

Solving time: easier end of things. A nice straightforward puzzle in today’s QC slot with a number of Mara’s slightly risqué answers or clues. Very enjoyable and nothing that really held me up. Incidentally, thanks … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 184 by Mara”