Category: Weekend Cryptic

Solving time – not recorded but over 20 minutes. I got a bit bogged down with this one (which I only solved this morning, as I’ve been very busy at work and had a crossword-free … Read more “Times Saturday 23982 (Aug 2)”

Solving time 17:30 I thought I was heading for a fairly quick time for this one, until I got down to three left in the SE corner (25A, 22D, 23D). That’s when I ground to … Read more “Times Saturday 23976 (26th July)”

Just got back from an impromptu weekend away, where I attended a cousin’s wedding and got engaged myself! Unfortunately there was no time to do the blog entry in advance or let anyone else know. … Read more “Saturday Times 23970 (July 19)”

Most people like me who subscribe to the Times crosswords always find the Sunday version a breeze (compared to the daily puzzles) and this one is no exception. If I am not mistaken, the very … Read more “Sunday Times 4,285 – Mamma Mia!”

Solving time 7:58 One of the easiest Saturday puzzles for me for a long time. The clues are all cryptically sound and the surface readings all make sense, but they just seemed really easy to … Read more “Times Saturday 23964 (July 12)”

Solving time 31:08 Toughest one of the year for me so far, but maybe I was just totally out of form last week. I remember going through all the acrosses and all the downs without … Read more “Times Saturday 23958 (5th July)”

Solving time 13:10 – should have been quicker but it took me a couple of minutes to get TIPCAT at the end. Some bits of obscure knowledge may be required, but I don’t think there’s … Read more “Times Saturday 23952 (June 28)”

A rather good ST puzzle.  I didn’t note my solving time as I wasn’t expecting to blog it but I doubt it took me much more than 30 minutes Across 1 MA,RITA,L 5 SEA LANE … Read more “Sunday Times 4282”

Solving time – not noted as I was interrupted half-way through, but I think it was around 20 minutes in two sessions. Quite a few bits of general knowledge required, as is more common on … Read more “Times Saturday 23946 (June 21)”

Solving time 13:05 Sorry this is a bit late – I had a busy weekend, but now I can’t sleep so here I am doing the blog at 4am on Monday morning! Across 1 IN … Read more “Times Saturday 23940 (June 14th)”