$13. I was also delayed by a clue that I was (and am still) unable to parse, but I think I was generally too slow to have achieved my target 10 minutes anyway. I have described it at the end of the blog if you happened not to see it. Orpheus is back just a couple of puzzles after his last. You can find the crossword, our 90th, here. A nice middle-of-the-road Quick Cryptic to end the week from Wurm today which I finished in just under my target time of 5 minutes. ROSE – double definition. 23. 24. ENDOW. . N. Times Quick Cryptic No 2457 by Teazel. Protest using a string of placard emojis (4) DEMO – Hidden in. I found this to be a medium-level QC challenge, managing half a dozen of the acrosses on first pass, but failing. Crossword. Clean sweep destroyed with the last keystroke of the week. Top comedic actor's books sold in large numbers (11) BESTSELLERS - BEST (top) SELLERS (comedic actor) - Peter Sellers had a long and distinguished career with his best known roles being one of the Goons and Chief Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther films. My last one in. All done for me in an average time of 5:26 but there are one or two tricky bits – not least 13A, which has a rather tortuous definition. Please update your billing details here. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. John. Unusual for a clef to get lost (5,3) CLEAR OFF - ( for a clef )* "unusual". $13. Set by: Chandler. Click search. Nothing too obscure, I think, but a couple of tricky cryptic definitions to tease us. by The Times. £6,49 Add to cart. Figure 1 Blocked kernel extension. This took me 13 minutes, with longest delays working out the device in 16 down and spelling the anagram. View 74 Comments. Times Mind Games publish a range of mind-boggling, high-quality puzzles including Times General Knowledge Crosswords, Cryptic Crosswords, Jumbo Crosswords, Quick Cryptic Crosswords, Codewords and Su Doku. Sign in to Save Favorite Dictionary Crossword Clues: NUMBER: ANSWER: CLUE: 1A: 6 letters: Idiot returns to sample tart: 4A: 6 letters: Cope with it being muddled, like much of Shakespeare! Advertisement. The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 26861 Crossword Answer Clues Answers Balan. The results will be in the highest-ranking order. On the tricky side, I think, including both a word and a couple of meanings that were new to me and some. Giant Cryptic. Times Quick Cryptic No 2413 by Mara – time for cocktails! TheRotter 8th June 2023 at 1:07 AM Quick Cryptic. Sun 31 Oct 2021 20. 00 EDT. 12th, 2021 at 1:30 AM; times_xwd_times jackkt. 4. The key to finding the solution to a cryptic clue is identifying the. Alpine flower (7) Answer — glacier. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. Goal net being moved: that leaves a sour taste (7) TANGELO – Anagram [being moved] of GOAL NET. Click search. SHIP THIS ITEM. Times Quick Cryptic 2400 by Oink. I managed to misclassify multiple anagram indicators today: Out (1A), Frenzied and Strangely (2D). A not very speedy 15:48 but in the end, happy to have finished. For the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. FOI: bring LOI: ostrich COD: cold shoulderFor the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. For the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. Doofenschmirtz 2nd August 2023 at 1:04 AM Quick Cryptic. Bacterial infection seemingly troubling your eye, firstly (4) STYE – Initial letters, [firstly], of S eemingly T roubling Y our E ye. Times Quick Cryptic No 2219 by Izetti. 95 Learn more. PLASTIC. Take back worker on sports ground (6) RECANT – REC (recreation ground; sports ground) ANT (worker). Johninterred 17th December 2021 at 1:18 AM Quick Cryptic. This time it is Sawbill’s turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. Times 28679 – my lard, I did intend it. The inclusion of the Times Quick Cryptic. 1. A new series of 80 puzzles from The "Times "adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Hi all. Mon 15 Mar 2010 20. Each crossword clue is animated to better demonstrate the rules behind cryptics. But Jalna serves up perfectly crafted sentences almost every clue. We know Kenny is one of our crossword. 74 comments on “Times Quick Cryptic 2450 by Jalna” Kevin Gregg says: 31 July 2023 at 1:25 AM. Avoid Adam being half grabbed by his partner (5) EVADE – Half of AD {am} in EVE (his partner). 2 days ago · Times Quick Cryptic N0 2533 by Peridot. Today’s theme seems to be incomplete words, with the strikethrough getting a big workout in the blog. QC 2496 by Hurley. Times Quick Cryptic 2395 by Jalna – a cool cat, with a terrible snack, running in socks. This took me 12 minutes, 50% more than yesterday’s Teazel. NOBODY. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. william_j_s 11th August 2023 at 2:19 AM Daily Cryptic. Quick Cryptic 2434 by Breadman. 3. General Knowledge puzzles, Cryptic Crossword Puzzles, and Variety puzzles. TheRotter 17th August 2023 at 1:36 AM Quick Cryptic. 12. Furthermore there are 13 clues with 5 words or less. If this is your business and you notice incomplete. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. A new series of 100 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Paperback. I enjoyed Hurley’s offering today, not easy but fair. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. 6:51. 12 minutes to solve, but there are a few editing problems with this puzzle from Pedro which took me a while to unravel. Solving time: 9 minutes. The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword book 2: 100 Challenging Quick Cryptic Crosswords from The Times Paperback – April 1, 2017 by The Times Mind Games (Author) 4. This is a great example of the sort of QC that is totally…For the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. The Crossword Solver is updated daily. Times Quick Cryptic No 2463 by Pedro. Quicker than the last few days, but another tricky enough puzzle in a tricky enough week for the QC. Large amount, halibut ultimately consumed by whale at sea. AROSE. Nice compact offering from Felix, little harder that usual, and with a few that took a while to parse. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who d like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. Solving time: 9:40. Looking forward to see how it fares on the shiny new SNITCH: see here. A rare sub-10 minutes for me for this Mara puzzle, taking only 9 minutes to solve and fully parse, even allowing for the misread at 22a, and my second sub-10 of the week. Just the. Johninterred 2nd June 2023 at 1:47 AM Quick Cryptic. AbeBooks. Well, I have the honour and privilege to blog a new Setter today, or at least a new Setter’s name (I did think that the ‘filthy place’ in 7d might be a nod towards our regular porcine Setter). Click search. Pictures soldiers put up swiped by American investigators. For the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. Doofenschmirtz 11th October 2023 at 1:17 AM Quick Cryptic. Lots of deceptive trickery to enjoy in today’s Quick Cryptic. A crossword addict from an early age, he. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. Furthermore there are 13 clues with 5 words or less. Police officer seizing horse meat item (4)Times Quick Cryptic No 2473 by Orpheus – time to take a lozenge. 68. MUSTERED – sounds like ‘Mustard’. in football). ROSE – double definition. You’re welcome on no occasion (3,2,3) NOT AT ALL – Double definition, the second more of a cryptic hint. TheRotter 22nd June 2023 at 1:15 AM Quick Cryptic. Times Quick Cryptic No 2288. I managed to misclassify multiple anagram indicators today: Out (1A), Frenzied and Strangely (2D). Across. Please update your billing details herePaperback. As usual… Times Quick Cryptic 2095 by Orpheus. Today’s main puzzle has an extremely low SNITCH rating; might be worth having a go at it. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. Subscription Notification. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. 2 days ago · Times Quick Cryptic N0 2533 by Peridot. Times Quick Cryptic No 2317 by Felix. A daily cryptic crossword is published in the main newspaper, and the Mind Games section in the Times2 supplement contains sudoku, Killer Sudoku, KenKen, word polygon puzzles, and a quick crossword. View More. Didn’t know that COBBLER was an Americanism, although it doesn’t surprise me. 21. 16 June 2023 at 8:06 PM. LOI for me was 2D when I belatedly realised the sign was of the Zodiac. 86 comments on “Times Quick Cryptic 2475 by Mara – Double double” Doofenschmirtz says: 4 September 2023 at 2:02 AM. Unusual arms mag? Tip leads to realistic approach. We are treated to a rare reverse cryptic type clue, which was my COD. "Times Quick Cryptic" is a daily crossword puzzle featured in "The Times" newspaper. branch 18th November 2023 at 12:00 AM Weekend Cryptic. One way is to tackle head-on the trepidation felt by many: the sense that cryptic clues are based on a way of thinking and a set of conventions so arcane that six years at Bletchley would leave. Ideal for those starting. Solving time: 8 minutes. 00. I was slow to get started with very few across clues yielding an answer on a first pass, but the downs got me going. Snapshot capturing final manmade material. Wine distributors invent fantastic rosé every now and then. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. Large-horned wild goat. See solutions for Times Quick Cryptic No 2456 crossword puzzle. 33 17 New from $7. QC 2496 by Hurley. receiving Holy Orders, is a sacrament. For the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. Still, completed in 5:34, which is almost as quick as I get. Time on your hands? Stay connected and keep in touch with your friends with our new. jackkt 27th March 2023 at 1:00 AM Quick Cryptic. Looking forward to see how it fares on the shiny new SNITCH: see here. Bacterial infection seemingly troubling your eye, firstly (4) STYE – Initial letters, [firstly], of S eemingly T roubling Y our E ye. During those early days, the puzzle was released only five day a week with the aim to create an interest among the people for crossword solving. It is the ultimate test of your knowledge and verbal skills put together. Some anagrams helped as did the double def at 9a. Many of the comments above are simply about judgement of the level. No. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. The results will be in the highest-ranking order. Nothing too difficult, I think, although one definition is a bit tricky, and I finished in a below average time of just under 5 minutes. Times Quick Cryptic No 2402 by Felix. The times group has a wide variety of puzzles for its users and of that collection, the most interesting and engaging ones are their cryptic crosswords. Popular new place for an overnight stay (3) INN – IN (popular) N (new). For the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. Today’s gentle offering from Orpheus contains perhaps only one vocabularic obscurity, making this a decent entry-level puzzle. Solving time: 7:55. Agitated man’s valid destructive behaviour. Just a slight hold-up in 9a where I needed to let go of the idea that it would contain a B. A good puzzle which I completed in a late medieval time (14:21). Times Quick Cryptic No 2457 by Teazel. I. The results will be in the highest-ranking order. I found this quite straightforward but I’ve learned my lesson trying to predict what others will make of it. 49 comments on “Times Quick Cryptic No 1852 by Jalna” kevingregg says: 14 April 2021 at 12:20 AM. (United *Nations*) is not a group of countries but consists of 193 sovereign states. Johninterred 22nd September 2023 at 1:36 AM Quick Cryptic. The results will be in the highest-ranking order. Bacterial infection seemingly troubling your eye, firstly (4) STYE – Initial letters, [firstly], of S eemingly T roubling Y our E ye. This took me exactly 10 minutes to solve, but one clue (8d) was still unparsed at that stage, and not completely understood until I came to write the blog. Solving time: 07:25. $10. Set by: Rufus. Times Quick Cryptic No 2477 by Teazel. Gaah. You must update your payment details via My Account or by clicking update payment details to keep your subscription. 15. Set. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. Lots of deceptive trickery to enjoy in today’s Quick Cryptic from Pedro. Mike Harper 17th May 2023 at 1:00 AM Quick Cryptic. Johninterred 14th July 2023 at 1:46 AM Quick Cryptic. 5. 9:40. Times Quick Cryptic No 2526 by Joker. My first go at blogging Jalna – this is a nicely-balanced grid with an even mixture of clue-types. Times Quick Cryptic No 2439 by Felix. Puzzle #12288. The goal is to fill the crossword grid with words that fit both across and down based on the provided clues. I see I’ve given special mention to Trelawney’s surfaces before and. As soon as I saw the Setter’s name, I was on the lookout for a theme or Nina, and I wasn’t disappointed. g. Curarist 17th March 2023 at 3:00 AM Quick Cryptic. Very Good. I thought the sport was going to be snooker. Times Quick Cryptic 2395 by Jalna – a cool cat, with a terrible snack, running in socks. A common setter’s trick – you have to split “Bank manager” into the definition and the first part of the wordplay. Across. It's known for its cryptic and challenging clues, which often require wordplay, anagrams, and clever thinking to solve. Answers. Solving time: 11 minutes. Set by: Paul. One hug oddly is sufficient! (6) ENOUGH – ( one hug )* [oddly]. The Crossword Solver is updated daily. A web-only, cryptic puzzle for beginners and those in a hurry. INNINGS. ETON MESS might have taken me. TheRotter 25th May 2023 at 1:09 AM Quick Cryptic. The results will be in the highest-ranking order. These cryptic crosswords are sure to keep you. The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword Book 4 by The Times Mind Games. These are the junior crosswords (13x13 grid) compared to the big back-page 15x15 standard Times Crossword and are easier but also varying in difficulty but good for beginner to experienced solvers. The name comes from “tangerine” and “pomelo”. Woman priest, one who runs things. Quick Cryptic 2411 by Hawthorn. Just the right level of difficulty, I think, judging by my time. 24. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. Click search. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. Clever. A rare sub-10 minutes for me for this Mara puzzle, taking only 9 minutes to solve and fully parse, even allowing for the misread at 22a, and my second sub-10 of the week. Once you know that, with “regular” meaning “every other letter”, the answer falls out of C r A f T. 01am , The Times The Times Cryptic Crossword Answers -19-November-2023. I. rolytoly 10th August 2023 at 2:01 AM Quick Cryptic. Biffed VINTNERS from checkers, never parsed. 1/31 Across, At the pub once then thrown out,having to act decisively (6,2,3,5) 2/9 Across, Like an active vampire hunter,not 15 (3,3,3,5) 10 Across, Doctor bringing in a different doctor in team to find vein (6)The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword book 2: 100 Challenging Quick Cryptic Crosswords from The Times Paperback – April 1, 2017 by The Times Mind Games (Author) 4. Quick Cryptic. Show weariness, encountering a long tale. Kitty 7th August 2023 at 1:39 AM Quick Cryptic. A new series of 80 puzzles from The "Times "adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. See solutions for Times Quick Cryptic No 2451 crossword puzzle. GAUCHE. rolytoly 1st June 2023 at 2:06 AM Quick Cryptic. One at the gentle end of the scale from Alex today, as shown by my time of 9:07, which is very fast for me. The pseudonym of the late Derek Crozier (12 November 1917 - 3 April 2010) who set crosswords in The Irish Times for over sixty years. $13. There are some tricky bits and pieces here so I shan’t try to predict how this. Unlike the simple definition based crosswords, here the clue given to solve the puzzle is also a puzzle. Times Quick Cryptic No 2413 by Mara – time for cocktails! TheRotter 8th June 2023 at 1:07 AM Quick Cryptic. PRAGMATISM. Print | Accessible version. Sept. TheRotter 23rd November 2023 at 1:21 AM Quick Cryptic. Click search. August 11 2023 The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 2459 Tired of your current crossword puzzle? Try solving our daily crossword puzzles. I enjoyed Hurley’s offering today, not easy but fair. Happy to stay the right side of the boundary, but. Click search. Quick Cryptic 2454 by Beck. The Times Quick Cryptic Crossword holds a special place in the hearts of crossword enthusiasts as it is featured in “The Times” newspaper. I enjoyed it a lot – some great clues, with 19A, 3D and 16D all getting an approving tick on my copy. The TOPI is one name for the pith helmet worn by Europeans, especially in India. October 2023. A few trickily disguised definitions caused me a bit of head-scratching. Set by: Rufus. g. Times Quick Cryptic 2485 by Trelawney. I enjoyed Hurley’s offering today, not easy but fair. Sir, is your new Quick Cryptic Crossword a case of The Times dumbing down, or enticing across ?As yet, I haven’t a clue. But as with most cryptic clues there were two ways…I was told when starting crosswords that The Times was perhaps not the best to cut your teeth on (but obviously the superior puzzle), and if youre starting out with this tricky little number, Ill extend that advice to you. Los Angeles Times (Sunday) Crossword. Loughborough Echo. The results will be in the highest-ranking order. A tangelo is (apparently) a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine. I had to write out the anagrist for 12d, but everything else. And if you have read the thread consider donating the price of a coffee to starstruck, as. I found Peridot’s first puzzle to be approachable. Sunday Times Cryptic No 1388. Not my favorite clue. I was a fair bit slower than yesterday’s, so I’d put this on the tricky side. Thanks to Orpheus. Test of family with bishop coming out. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. 1. Sun 11 Jan 2009 19. These cryptic crosswords are sure to keep you. My QC results last week were not too good so I’m hoping for better this time round. Clean sweep destroyed with the last keystroke of the week. When a request is made to load a KEXT that the user has not yet approved, the load request is denied and macOS presents the alert shown in Figure 1. Decent time obtained in pursuit (6) CHASTE - T (time) inside, "obtained in", CHASE (pursuit). Looking back at the completed grid, I’m not entirely sure why this took the time it did, as there are no especially difficult words there…. Tray emptied to hold rum drink. As usual definitions are underlined in bold italics. 14. UNSEAT. Today we have a Quick Crossword from the occasional setter Kenny, his second of the year. For the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. The Times Mind Games (Author), Richard Rogan (Contributor) 4. Click search. 21. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. Down: 1: What’s near to hand, fixing the time? (10) WATCHSTRAP - cryptic definition: 2: Bit of rope [in] the bay (5): BIGHT - double definition Didn't know the first definition. SAGA. It's known for its cryptic and challenging clues, which often require wordplay, anagrams, and clever thinking to solve. 17a is my firm favourite today as I’m currently popping round daily to feed and cuddle a colleague’s two truly adorable animals. In stock. Musical in Milan, hot dancing. Wordplays has answers to Quick puzzles, General Knowledge puzzles, Cryptic Crossword Puzzles, and Variety puzzles. Sun 19 Jun 2022 19. Across. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. In my view, the best surfaces are ones that could. We also have a theme, one which I didn’t spot because I had never heard of its subject. Click search. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. 1. Down: 1: What’s near to hand, fixing the time? (10) WATCHSTRAP - cryptic definition: 2: Bit of rope [in] the bay (5): BIGHT - double definition Didn't know the first definition. Mike Harper 6th September 2023 at 1:00 AM Quick Cryptic. Rubbish parroted, something salty (8) TEARDROP – ( parroted )* [rubbish]. I have described it at the end of the blog if you happened not to see it. TheRotter 25th May 2023 at 1:09 AM Quick Cryptic. The results will be in the highest-ranking order. Title: Times Quick Cryptic No 2454 Author: jonde Created Date: 8/3/2023 7:06:06 PMThe Times Crosswords. Collins describes bight as the slack middle part of a piece of rope. Set by: Chandler. CLEAN. Going down hard, object’s losing height (7) SETTING – SET (hard, as in concrete that is no longer liquid) + THING minus H for height. Times Quick Cryptic 2335 by Orpheus. View our ONLINE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD TUTORIAL. I made great progress through this, with only 3 left after about 8½ minutes, but then those last three took me another five minutes, for a total time of 13:25. GO TO DAILY PUZZLES! See solutions for Times Quick Cryptic No 2459 crossword puzzle Here are the answers to the Times Quick Cryptic No 2459 in the London Times on August 11, 2023 Times Quick Cryptic No 2458 by Wurm. Took me just over seven minutes. As usual with Corelli there is a theme, in this case a rather obvious one, which I hope you will all have spotted. Times Quick Cryptic No 2472 by Izetti. Times Quick Cryptic 2355 by Teazel – in which 12a describes your blogger. See my comments below the main blog for more clarification but do have a look for it yourself first. From the iconic Times2 Crossword to Jumbo and Cryptic collections, enjoy high-quality crosswords that are stimulating, taxing and addictive. There is some very tricky wordplay, and a few left-field definitions. Steep area, mind when moving around (8) MARINADE –. THREE-LEGGED – cryptic definition. The stars next to each answer will guide you to the best answer for your clue. Today’s main puzzle has an extremely low SNITCH rating; might be worth having a go at it. You have to first be able to crack the clue to be able to fill in the most appropriate word and complete the puzzle. OPERA. 12. Times Quick Cryptic 1990 Solving time: 10 minutes. Solving time: 16 minutes with one wrong answer at 12ac. g. A web-only, cryptic puzzle for beginners and those in a hurry. We saw one as recently as yesterday, and. Definitely not helped by the unknown 9a which. Time on your hands? Stay connected and keep in touch with your friends with our new Puzzles. For the clue PUZZLE, we are looking for an answer that contains 7 letters. Merlin 22nd August 2023 at 1:39 AM Quick Cryptic. A bit of a chestnut, I think. Not too much here that is too tricky though I was mainly held up by the two thirteen-letter words and a hastily bunged-in 2d which required some backtracking once I’d realised that I couldn’t solve 13a. Enter your clue into the clue box and 7 question marks into the letter/pattern box. Please update your billing details here Paperback. AJ Jacobs is from the “my journey” school of nonfiction and takes a magpie approach across about 20 varieties of puzzle, sharing titbits and examples. Looking at the puzzle now though, I can’t see anything unreasonably difficult. J. Click search. A puzzle from Izetti today, so we know we’re probably not in for a gentle stroll. Across. Across: 1: Information to pass to defender? (8) FEEDBACK - FEED (pass to) BACK (defender, e. Quick . 00 EDT. Click search.