Shay the Merciless rides again
Times Cryptic 29523 – US Edition
Hello again. This crossword I thought was harder than average, with a strong American flavour and couple of clues I have had trouble parsing
Quick Cryptic 3282 by Juji
I was distracted and slow, but still enjoyed this.
Quick Cryptic 3281 by Jalna
I blame not so early morning torpitude for my slow time.
Times Cryptic 29522
A lively and enjoyable puzzle. Fun to solve.
Times 29521 – Χαίρετε!
I had nothing until I got half way through the acrosses, but then everything slipped into place nicely
Quick Cryptic 3280 by Trelawney
A thoroughly enjoyable puzzle from Trelawney aimed squarely at the QC market
Summer Social Saturday 13 June 2026
A reminder that we are having another informal summer gathering on Saturday 13th June 2026 from 1200 at The George, Southwark. Do come along – all are welcome. Read about last year’s here.
Mephisto 3424 – John Blackham….you could look him up!
This medium level puzzle by Robert Teuton was not too difficult to solve, although parsing some of the more difficult clues was another matter. I think I’ve finally got it all, after doing some research.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5211 by Dean Mayer — I saw the light!
I didn’t know the idiom or the fish or another interesting word (it’s always great to discover a novel nugget of crystallized meaning)…