Time taken: 12:59. When I’m trying to solve fast, I do everything in my mind and type it in, but this one had me scrabbling for a pen and paper to jot down notes and … Read more “Times 29464 – Tricky Thursday, tensing edition”
Times Quick Cryptic 3223 by Asp
Safe as houses
Times Cryptic 29463 A refined puzzle…
…to enjoy with a cocktail by the pool.
Quick Cryptic No 3222 by Mara
An easier one from Mara. I think. But my sample size is 1.
Quick Cryptic 3221 by Teazel
A bit harder than usual for Teazel and I struggled to get going.
Times Cryptic 29462
I struggled throughout and needed well over my target half-hour.
Times 29461 – A bit of Lord Peter?
A somewhat quirky offering this morning, slightly tougher than your average Monday
Quick Cryptic 3220 by Oink
A welcome puzzle from our piggy friend.
Mephisto 3414 – Nous for youse
As often happens, a Paul McKenna puzzle which is not particularly difficult but provided several hours of pleasure. A relatively high percentage of the answer words are not obscure, which helps the solver get enough crossing letters to finish off the more difficult clues.
Sunday Times Cryptic No 5201 by Robert Price — keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel
Some twisty turns here.