Cryptic Conqueror: Watch an Expert Crack the Times Crossword

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In this video, I'm solving the Times Cryptic Crossword puzzle. This crossword has been published in the Times newspaper since 1 February 1930.
If you're a fan of crosswords, then you'll love this video! In this Dweebovision video, I'll show you how to solve the Times Cryptic Crossword puzzle and give you some tips on how to improve your crossword skills. If you're looking for a challenging puzzle to solve, then check out the Times Cryptic Crossword puzzle!
Live solve of Times Cryptic Crossword published 8 July 2024
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[@benphelan88]

The conductor of an orchestra “knows the score” and gives a signal called “the downbeat” to start the song. A double/cryptic definition.

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Thanks!

[@andrewgrant6516]

Kitchen refers to kettle drum, which is another name for timpani.

[@realbadteeth]

‘The kitchen’ is an affectionate name for the percussion section of an orchestra as he said. ‘one in kitchen’ is a timpanist.

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5 and a half minutes in, there's J, Y and X on the board... wonder if it's a pangram? Edit: Ah, maybe not :)