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A personal take on the best dozen Times crossword clues from the last 5 years

Part twelve of a thirteen-part series of blogs

In addition to computer training, Andy Brown is also an addict of the Times Crossword. In this blog Andy takes a break from blogging on software to list his 12 favourites clues from the last 5 years of puzzles.

Posted by Andy Brown on 11 December 2017

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2nd position (from Sunday Times puzzle 4659)

In second position in my list, this anagram:

Before income tax, this is what police heard about (11, 4)

To understand this clue, you'll need to know the Monopoly board:

What comes before Income Tax? Whitechapel Road, of course.

It turns out that WHAT POLICE HEARD, when mixed "about", gives WHITECHAPEL ROAD, the answer.

Although it's not number one on my list, this is probably the most perfect clue, and I take my hat off to the setter.

For another clue which requires inside knowledge, try this one from puzzle 25642:

Where one can find a portcullis going up quietly? (5)

The answer, PIANO, is the musical term for quietly, but is also ON A 1P backwards (or upwards, if a down clue). Still confused? Have a look:

A one-penny coin, with portcullis.

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