An intriguing puzzle with some cleverly assembled answers
Times Cryptic 29528
A good mix of clues relying perhaps a little too much on insertions.
QC 3287 by Teazel
16:50 for me, and I think that was good going. Quite a few wry smiles as the last ones went in, well-played Teazel.
Times Quick Cryptic 3286 by Wurm
Hello everybody. It’s been a little while since I’ve had a crossword by the wiggly one to blog and I enjoyed this. My picks today are 11d and 20d. Thanks Wurm!
Times Cryptic 29527 – Some political commentary?
Due to a busy weekend, I haven’t solved a puzzle since Thursday, but this one is a moderate Monday, easy without being too easy. The early solvers did well, but there are a few tricks and obscurities that may catch the less able.
Sunday Times 5212 by David McLean
9:59. A really nice puzzle from Harry this week.
Mephisto 3425 – John Grimshaw
Greetings, barred-grid fans
Quick Cryptic 3285 by Joker
Joker delivers the goods again…
Times Cryptic Jumbo 1784
Not too difficult. I completed in two sessions.
Times Cryptic 29520 – Sat, 18 April 2026. Ecclesiastically challenged.
This went quickly, until I hit traffic with the last two clues, both involving church matters.