A QC from a Setter of 50 Years as a Times Setter

Times Quick Cryptic No 2049 by Orpheus

You may have seen in last weekend's Times Puzzles newsletter from David Parfitt that Wadham Sutton has completed 50 years as a Times crossword setter, and that he sets Quick Crosswords under the name of Orpheus... and he has set today's Quick Crossword for us. I think it hits the target right in the middle with a good mix of clue types, smooth surfaces and nothing obscure or too difficult and I finished in an average time for me of 5:20. Hard to choose a favourite, but I'll pick 24A for the nice surface. Thank-you Orpheus and congratulations on the 50 years! How did everyone else get on?

Fortnightly Weekend Quick Cryptic. This time it is Phil's turn to provide the extra weekend entertainment. You can find the latest crossword  here. Enjoy! If you are interested in having a go at our previous offerings you can find an index to them all here.

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