Quote from their bulletin board: November 26 We are currently experiencing problems with the login process for Internet Explorer users, which means that some members may be unable to get in to the Crossword Club. … Read more “Times xwd club log-in trouble?”
Times 24,081 – Mindb
25:50 for me. A week of challenging puzzles goes on as mischief and cunning abound in another really inventive crossword. I found it very hard to get started on this, finally making inroads with MONOTONIC, … Read more “Times 24,081 – Mindb”
Times 24,080 – Pulp Fiction
A straightforward puzzle, albeit one that gave me a perfect demonstration of how putting in just one wrong solution without thinking can bring an entire corner (in this case the Geordie one) to a complete … Read more “Times 24,080 – Pulp Fiction”
Jumbo 784 (08/11/08)
It took exactly 26 minutes to solve this one and I thought it was a cracker. This was a Jumbo of 60 great clues where the setter seemed to use every device available with lots … Read more “Jumbo 784 (08/11/08)”
Banging on about it – but it’s for a very good cause
John Halpern’s Cryptica website is now fully up and running and the 2009 Times Crossword Championship Calendar is available for ordering. Remember, it’s all in a very good cause – all proceeds will be going … Read more “Banging on about it – but it’s for a very good cause”
The Times Cryptic Crossword Number: 24079 – No, No, No
Hello – that was quite a struggle. Only managed about half of it on my first 45 train journey. Didn’t even complete it on my way back. So that’s about 90 minutes right there. I … Read more “The Times Cryptic Crossword Number: 24079 – No, No, No”
ST 4303 (Sun 16 Nov) – Wasted chance
Solving time: 4:05 This might have been a PB but for 19dn (DONE IN), where I couldn’t think of the right sense of ‘wasted’, and 20ac (POMANDER), a word I didn’t really know. The clues … Read more “ST 4303 (Sun 16 Nov) – Wasted chance”
Mephisto 2516 Tim Moorey
I’m standing in for Robert. Whilst not in the very top league of difficulty this is not an easy puzzle. The liberal number of starter clues is offset by a need to make extensive use … Read more “Mephisto 2516 Tim Moorey”
Saturday Times 24072 (Nov 15th)
Solving time 14:59 Another very good Saturday puzzle, in a fairly long run of them. I was pretty pleased with my time too, as after six minutes I only had 2D and 18A in, but … Read more “Saturday Times 24072 (Nov 15th)”
Pete’s offline
Just had a call from Peter B to say his PC’s router has gone belly-up. He doesn’t expect to be back online until some time next week.