A tale of two halves, for me. The science bits and the more classic crossword-ese suited me fine, but there was some outstandingly devilish and original clueing going on as well.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3110 by Joker
Joker is in generous mood today with a fairly gentle puzzle.
Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is my turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the crossword, entitled “The Bells” here.
29350 Izzy wizzy, let’s get busy!
At 20.43, I didn’t find this easy, especially working out all the wordplay as one should when preparing a blog. There’s still a couple of bits, however, where my working out is a bit … Read more “29350 Izzy wizzy, let’s get busy!”
Times Quick Cryptic No 3109 by Lupa
A bit of a tricky puzzle from one of our trickier setters.
Times Cryptic 29349 – back in the swing of things
Hello again. This crossword I thought was likeable and not too hard. I particularly liked 22ac, informant of mine, and the cat up a tree at 17dn.
Times Quick Cryptic No 3108 by Pedro
Solving time: 7:08 A decently-paced Pedro puzzle which provided sufficient footholds in each sector to build upon. And bravo Pedro for including those two long scientific anagrams, 4d and 14a, around which presumably, the rest … Read more “Times Quick Cryptic No 3108 by Pedro”
Monthly Club Special No 290 – Sept 2025
Another monthly dose of interesting words and entertaining wordplay.
QC 3107 by Hurley
14:50 for me today, with usual clever clues from Hurley.
Times Cryptic 29348
I lost a few moments finding my first in but from then on this was a steady and enjoyable solve.
Times Quick Cryptic 3106 by Alex – they fight and bite
Hi all. Thanks to Alex for an enjoyable puzzle as usual.