Greetings, barred-grid fans.
Sunday Times 5196 by Dean Mayer
41:15. I started this puzzle on the 28th, decided I was too exhausted to tackle it, and saved it until the next day when I was feeling a little more rested and had plenty of … Read more “Sunday Times 5196 by Dean Mayer”
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1765 – 20 December 2025. Scrappy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all!
This was certainly on the tricky side. I don’t have a proper time as my “solvemate” and I did it together, but it was a good puzzle for sharing, with plenty of cunning tricks and misdirection. Thanks setter.
Quick Cryptic 3189 by City
A ragman rarely seen in this City…
Times Cryptic 29424 – Sat, 27 December 2025. Twixtmas treat.
I found this a par Saturday crossword, very suitable for the holiday season. The musical theme at 3ac is a delight!
Quick Cryptic 3188 by Breadman
Easy squeezy cheesy peasy
Times Cryptic No 29429 — Starting the year on the right foot
37:29. I was concerned about solving a Friday puzzle after an early morning and long day of plane travel, but I’m quite pleased with this time for what seems to be a difficult puzzle.
Quick Cryptic 3187 by Izetti – Ouch!
A fairly easy puzzle, but the blog was anything but easy. See within.
Times 29428: Happy New Year from the Tricky Thursday club
Time taken: 8:29.
Monthly Club Special No 293 – December 2025
Happy New Year to all here. Once more the best crossword of the month throws up a number of lovely words and entertaining clues. What is more, it is a double pangram!