Completed on Tuesday morning, Perth time after starting late on Monday. Very enjoyable, and what must be on the more gentle cryptic side, because I was able to wander through with a smattering of guesses and checks. Cheers!
I'm really new to cryptic crosswords and I'm really proud of myself for finishing this one! This is the best I've ever done outside of the quick cryptics (which have been a godsend for learning the ropes!)
I liked 6d - got the 'horns ' but not the rest and groaned loudly enough to scare the cat. I thought 3d was clever in the trickiness of "it's awfully hard" = TISH .
Mostly got 'em but a few challenges.
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Lots of good clueing. Top right hand corner took me some time but managed to parse and no Checking today. Lovely way to start the week. Almost forgot to look for crossword as had been thinking it was Sunday. Bank Holidays always throw me.
Completed Genius in two sittings. Pulled the second chain first, after filling in almost all the numbered ones.
Felt the device had the effect of tail wagging the dog... Thanks, Pangakupu.
I enjoyed this so much I didn't want it to stop. I particularly liked 7, 15, 16a and 22. I also rather enjoyed some of the commentary this morning. I never read the comments till I finish the puzzle, so no-one spoils it for me - but it should be borne in mind that the spoilers are not necessarily correct. I mean, good luck with 2d. Thanks to 'bemusedonaboat' and 'Paddymelon' for the rock talk. I didn't know that, although I have heard of phlogiston as a theoretical fire element (in combustion?) which leaves behind "dephlogisticated substance", more commonly known as ashes.
They vary a lot, I thought this was on the easy side but not the easiest by a long shot.
There's been a few that have taken barely longer than a normal puzzle. Others I've done over a couple of days, a few I've lost interest and given up.
I did it, but didn’t think it was that easy. Brilliant puzzle though Vulcan! Possibly my favourite. I like the way you think - a mischievous mind as in 6d!
Cryptic crossword No 29,375
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Thanks. Yes, I deduced this whilst visiting 225. I liked a couple of the (I think) four.
Very gentle but enjoyable. Thanks Vulcan
Piece of cake. 26a last one in
Just a Graun glitch. The 26A clue has been removed now.
Aaagh! I hate cricket clues - and cricket, by the way. I won’t mention the number. On the whole a nice lightly challenging puzzle, thanks Vulcan.
Wow, this puzzle sure took some algebra, but I solved it in the end!
Congratulations, but save yourself before the addiction kicks in!
Would very much like you to share the chutney, rather than the recipe :-)
Completed on Tuesday morning, Perth time after starting late on Monday. Very enjoyable, and what must be on the more gentle cryptic side, because I was able to wander through with a smattering of guesses and checks. Cheers!
21A is in tomorrow's Quick ;-)
Thanks for the spoiler!
Congratulations!
Yes.
I'm really new to cryptic crosswords and I'm really proud of myself for finishing this one! This is the best I've ever done outside of the quick cryptics (which have been a godsend for learning the ropes!)
Esmerelda, we have a no-spoilers policy here. If anyone needs to know they can go to 225:
https://www.fifteensquared.net/2024/05/06/guardian-29375-vulcan/
Thanks for the info on ashes. I really needed to know that.
I liked 6d - got the 'horns ' but not the rest and groaned loudly enough to scare the cat. I thought 3d was clever in the trickiness of "it's awfully hard" = TISH .
Mostly got 'em but a few challenges.
Thomas the tank engine by Awdry I think?
I'm finding it easier than usual too. Though not sure what to do about 26a as there's no place for it in the grid
The author was obscure to me too , but his hero is very well known.
Cryptic Definition. As Stormy says, difficult to elaborate without spoiling.
Fortunately, the English language, unlike some English speakers, eventually outgrows its first Meccano set.
Is it? My online Chambers seems to think it’s alright, using one of its definitions. But perhaps I’m unclear about the answer word.
I just managed to finish this with no reveals. I went to 225 for the parsing of 8d. I didn’t know the author, but it still seems out of order to me.
1D is very ingenious
20d gave me a chuckle
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Lots of good clueing. Top right hand corner took me some time but managed to parse and no Checking today. Lovely way to start the week. Almost forgot to look for crossword as had been thinking it was Sunday. Bank Holidays always throw me.
I presume 16a will eventual go out of use
Completed Genius in two sittings. Pulled the second chain first, after filling in almost all the numbered ones.
Felt the device had the effect of tail wagging the dog... Thanks, Pangakupu.
Nice, thanks Vulcan. 26 last filled in - as it should be.
A cheerful, well-clued puzzle. Great start to the week. Thanks, Vulcan.
Beautiful stone.
..’it’….
Keep at good Dr
Well, that was a doddle for a Monday.
I enjoyed this so much I didn't want it to stop. I particularly liked 7, 15, 16a and 22. I also rather enjoyed some of the commentary this morning. I never read the comments till I finish the puzzle, so no-one spoils it for me - but it should be borne in mind that the spoilers are not necessarily correct. I mean, good luck with 2d. Thanks to 'bemusedonaboat' and 'Paddymelon' for the rock talk. I didn't know that, although I have heard of phlogiston as a theoretical fire element (in combustion?) which leaves behind "dephlogisticated substance", more commonly known as ashes.
And me - I had to use an anagram solver
I found this very gentle for a Vulcan. Crossers helped a lot. Liked 10a
They vary a lot, I thought this was on the easy side but not the easiest by a long shot.
There's been a few that have taken barely longer than a normal puzzle. Others I've done over a couple of days, a few I've lost interest and given up.
Thank you Vulcan. This was good from start to finish and has given me enough energy to get back to the garden before it rains again.
Not sure which is worse: your spoiling or your pedantry. It would be better for all if you kept both to yourself. Thanks.
NE corner a bit chewy, but that's not a complaint, this was a good puzzle.
Yo Yo Ma's Morricone tribute and the latest Lemon Twigs release?
...oh, you mean a different CD. Please explain.
Apart from 16a, the entire lower half remains unfilled for me.
The spoiler is not correct, and the poster appears to have created an account just to make that post.
Found this quite hard for a Monday. 14a completely new to me.
I enjoyed the clever wordplay and witty cryptic clues. Vulcan at his playful best.
1) NO SPOILERS PLEASE
2) Every online dictionary I've checked says you're wrong. Or at least, only partly correct, as phrases can evolve over time.
This was a bit of fun but didn't take enough of my day.
Vulcan in good form here, with a lot of fun and two gorgeous CDs (can't say which ones of course) plus one with a very observant remark. Thank you!
I did it, but didn’t think it was that easy. Brilliant puzzle though Vulcan! Possibly my favourite. I like the way you think - a mischievous mind as in 6d!
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