This ride, as any with Harry at the wheel, was not without twists and turns, but as always it covered some interesting terrain
Category: Weekend Cryptic
Times Cryptic 29238 – Sat, 24 May 2025. The girl from Ipanema?
I was going to link to a YouTube performance of that iconic song. Sad how scratchy the soundtracks seem now, so never mind that!
Sunday Times 5164 by Robert Price
17:45. Another excellent puzzle, and one I found quite tricky.
Times Cryptic 29232 – Sat, 17 May 2025. One end or t’other.
I found this fun. Some of the clues had elusive definitions, others had elusive wordplay. But, one way or the other, everything was gettable.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5163 by Dean Mayer — Sentimental Journey
Pretty sure I’ve never done a Dean puzzle any easier than this (there are seven anagrams!), but it is also among those I’ve enjoyed the most.
Times Cryptic 29226 – Sat, 10 May 2025.
Pleasant workout. No marks on my printout.
Sunday Times 5162 by David McLean – I Want to Hold Your Hand
11:59. A really fun puzzle from Harry this week.
Times Cryptic 29220 – Sat, 3 May 2025. Non-Gordian solution.
This was a smooth run. Only one clue needed extra thought.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5161 by Robert Price — this, that and… the other
A couple “naughty” clues make this a typical Sunday, and the wit and elegance of the setting a typical Price outing.
Times Cryptic 29214 – Sat, 26 April 2025. Wot dat u say?
There were some improbable answers here (… is that really a word?)