I liked this a lot. Seven (!) anagrams, certainly not complaining about that, and I learned a new phrase, a new word, and a new English town.
Category: Weekend Cryptic
Times Cryptic 29358 – Sat, 11 October 2025. Defied to define the limits.
One clue has a device I didn’t quite understand. Otherwise, business as usual.
Sunday Times 5184 by Dean Mayer
19:25. A decidedly tricky one from Dean this week.
Times Cryptic 29352 – Sat, 4 Oct 2025. Wot dat u suid?
I had no idea what a suid might be. But, the answer makes perfect sense!
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5183 by Robert Price — make mine vanilla
My third meeting here in a row with Mr. Price, charming as ever, for this tasty treat.
Times Cryptic 29346 – Sat, 27 September 2025. Anchors aweigh
Smooth sailing for me.
Sunday Times 5182 by David McLean
6:12. I found this rather straightforward
Times Cryptic 29340 – Sat, 20 September 2025.
If only … it weren’t for 26 across, this would have been very easy. But, I needed help with that, my LOI, since I knew neither the answer nor the wordplay element. Still, good fun. … Read more “Times Cryptic 29340 – Sat, 20 September 2025.”
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5181 by Robert Price — nut season
This spicy treat seemed a bit easier than the last one by Mr. Price that I had the honor of blogging—just two weeks ago, so I remember!
Times Cryptic 29334 – Sat, 13 September 2025. Easy to solve, easy to blog.
I thought this was the easiest Saturday puzzle in some time.