After a clutch of Personal Bests by multiple solvers yesterday, back to a more typical offering from one of the tougher setters.
Times Quick Cryptic 3094 by Trelawney – do play with your food
Hello everyone. The reliable Trelawney has done it again. Thanks Trelawney!
Times 29335 – A test drive
I thought his puzzle was going to give trouble, so I picked off some of the easier clues to get started. The setter offers some novel constructions, and is definitely fond of removing letters from words.
Sunday Times 5180 by David McLean – regulate
15:22. Quite a tricky one from Harry this week.
Mephisto 3393 – Paul McKenna
Greetings barred-grid fans
Quick Cryptic 3093 by Hurley
A median quickie from Hurley…
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1749 (Saturday 30th August)
I completed this in one session.
Times Cryptic 29328 – Sat, 6 September 2025.Say what, now.
This would have been easy if not for 13 down!
Quick Cryptic 3092 by Kybos
Computer says no
Times Cryptic No 29333 — No messing about
DNF! This was very difficult. I have a mild case of COVID, which did mean I fell asleep for a few minutes while solving, but that’s hardly an excuse. I managed maybe half of the puzzle, but was thoroughly defeated here.