Thanks to Pangakupu for another expertly-crafted puzzle.
Andrew
Guardian 30,063: Alia
A good puzzle for those that like an easy Monday, with quite a few write-ins, but all nicely clued. There’s an error in one clue that may be updated at some point (and has been). Thanks to Alia.
Guardian 30,061: Vlad
Some tricky clueing here, as one would expect, including a couple of rather unconventional structures. Thanks to Vlad for the challenge.
Guardian 30,054: Brendan
Brendan has been showing up a lot lately, which I for one have no complaints about. All his usual ingenuity is on display here, though perhaps with rather more double definitions than some would like. Thanks to Brendan for the puzzle.
Guardian 30,047: Fed
A very enjoyable and ingenious puzzle from Fed. Most of it went in pretty smoothly, though for some reason the NW corner help me up at the end. Thanks to Fed for the entertainment.
Gemelo 38
Thanks to Gemelo for another ingeniously clued puzzle.
Guardian 30,040: Chandler
Chandler is more commonly seen as a setter of Quiptics and Quick Cryptics, but has upped the difficulty level a little in this puzzle. There are some easier clues too, with a couple of nice anagrams, and elegant surfaces. Thanks to Chandler.
Guardian 30,033: Philistine
Great fun from Philistine today. I really have nothing to add to that, so thanks to him for the puzzle.
Guardian 30,031: Harpo
Not too challenging a Friday offering, though a couple of clues took a bit of working out. Thanks to Harpo.
Guardian 30,024: Brockwell
I found some of the clues here quite tricky, but luckily leavened by enough easier ones to help me over the line. Thanks to Brockwell.
Guardian 30,017: Matilda
A welcome return by Matilda after her last appearance in July 2025. This puzzle is characteristically on the easier side, but smoothly clued and enjoyable (despite a couple of nitpicks, noted below). Thanks to Matilda.
Guardian 30,010: Brendan
Another beauty from Brendan…
Gemelo 33
Apologies for the late arrival of this blog. I’ve been away on holiday and had got my dates muddled up. In the interests of getting it published today I’ve kept the explanations brief: … Read more >>
Guardian 30,003: Vulcan
Guardian 30,001: Omnibus
Last time I blogged an Omnibus puzzle (speculated to be a compilation from multiple setters) I found some of the clues a bit clunky, but this one seems a lot smoother. Thanks to Omnibus.