Apologies for a delayed and rather hurried blog, have had some computer issues. Thanks to Nutmeg as ever for a very nice puzzle.
manehi
Guardian Cryptic 28,605 by Picaroon
Lots of tricky fun – many likes including 1ac, 9ac, 12ac, 14ac, 18ac, 24ac, 2dn, 3dn, 7dn… thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle
Guardian Cryptic 28,598 by Pasquale
A tough solve, getting quite stuck a few times. Favourites today were 4ac, 11ac, and 2dn. Thanks to Pasquale for the puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 28,591 by Anto
Very enjoyable – favourites today were 9ac, 17ac, 27ac, and 5dn. Thanks to Anto for the puzzle
Guardian Cryptic 28,589 by Fed
Took a little while to get started then finished quite quickly. Favourites were 1ac, 14ac, 26ac, 5dn, 6dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Fed.
Guardian Cryptic 28,582 by Paul
Found this tough and slow to solve…
Guardian Cryptic 28,575 by Boatman
Found this tough, and had to guess and check 20dn at the end – still not sure about the parsing. Lots to enjoy, especially 8ac, 24ac, 2dn, 5dn, 11dn, and 17dn.
Guardian Cryptic 28,568 by Nutmeg
Had a slow start into this, then all went very smoothly. Favourites were 10ac, 12ac, 26ac, 6dn, 7dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Nutmeg for the puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 28,561 by Vulcan
A fun start to the week from Vulcan – my favourites were 11ac, 16ac, 26ac, 3dn, 8dn, and 22dn. Thanks for the puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 28,559 by Maskarade
Nice to see Maskarade on a weekday – my favourites were 9ac, 13ac, 15ac, 3dn, and 14dn. Thanks for the puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 28,552 by Crucible
A fun challenge – I especially liked 15dn, and other favourites were 10ac, 13ac, and 20dn. Thanks to Crucible.
Guardian Cryptic 28,545 by Brummie
Found this slow at the beginning and smooth once I got going. Top favourite was 12dn, and I also liked 20ac, 24ac, and 23dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle
Guardian Cryptic 28,538 by Brendan
A tough challenge – my favourites were 13ac, 17ac, 3dn, 13dn, and 14dn. Many thanks to Brendan.
Guardian Cryptic 28,531 by Pan
A nice Monday puzzle – my favourites were 26ac, 5dn, and 8dn. Thanks to Pan.
Guardian Cryptic 28,529 by Paul
Very much not on Paul’s wavelength this morning – found this slow going…